callboy

American  

[kawl-boi] / ˈkɔlˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. a boy or man who summons actors, as from their dressing rooms, shortly before they are due to go on stage.

2. a bellhop.

3. Also call boy a male prostitute who arranges appointments with clients by telephone.

4. Railroads Slang. Also call-boy, call boy a railroad employee responsible for ensuring that members of a train crew are on hand for their regular runs and for notifying them of an extra run.

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callboy British  

/ ˈkɔːlˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. a person who notifies actors when it is time to go on stage

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Etymology

Origin of callboy

First recorded in 1835–45; call + boy