day boy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of day boy
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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The same day boy Y was interviewed, girl X was also questioned by detectives.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2023
His legs will be as good as thine one day, boy, and then he shall keep thee company right enough, on his feet.”
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
"Well," Barbarossa shrugged his fat shoulders, "then he won't get the job. Have a nice day, boy."
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
It seemed as if he thought he knew more than other people, which I held to be a reprehensible failing in any one—particularly a day boy.
From Tom, Dick and Harry by Reed, Talbot Baines
I suppose you know young Brown is coming here; though I’m sorry to say as a day boy.
From Tom, Dick and Harry by Reed, Talbot Baines
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