boi
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of boi
C20: modified spelling of boy
Example Sentences
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An immaculately accessorized fashion boi from Toronto who wore gauzy scarves and rings on every finger accused me of faking my injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025
I would listen to Akshiti’s popular millennial Bollywood playlist while cooking and cry along with desi sad boi hours while I showered.
From The Verge ● Aug. 8, 2022
SG: Introducing yourself by your call sign is what we today would call a soft boi move.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2022
“We Dodgers fans my boi lol,” responded the alleged dealer, whom the prosecutors referred to as “Sharky.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 23, 2021
Cacique is not far removed from kuntigi, Soso kundzi, "chief,"—caona, that is kani, is "gold," and boi, from Arabic beii, bai, is "house."
From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 by Various
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