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
"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
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
It’s bad enough for him to be a day boy, but it would be a jolly sight worse to be an exhibitioner as well.
From Tom, Dick and Harry by Reed, Talbot Baines
For a moment the day boy seemed overcome with the shock of this announcement.
From Gunpowder Treason and Plot And Other Stories for Boys by Avery, Harold
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