best boy
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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It’s telling that while Mr. Deakins takes pains to praise his longtime gaffer, key grip, dolly grip, best boy and more, he never bothers to define those roles for the lay reader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
"From key grip to best boy, everyone on the show has a fabulous recipe to share," the description of the book reads.
From Salon • Oct. 12, 2022
"Gavin and his partner, Lauren brought him up to be the best boy ever. Freddie was Gavin's whole world and spending time with him was his favourite thing to do," it said.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2022
As with the best boy bands, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors and group projects for school, the salad topping is much greater than the sum of all of its fresh ingredients.
From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2021
‘You’re the best boy in the world. I’ll never, ever forget you.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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