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
“Rather,” was the reply, in a tone of pride which convinced me that Low Heath was proud of its chief, even though he had the misfortune to be a day boy.
From Tom, Dick and Harry by Reed, Talbot Baines
She elected to settle at Wayhurst, because there is an excellent public school there, and, as a day boy, Antony, who was nearly fourteen, might obtain the education of a gentleman.
From The Daughter Pays by Reynolds, Mrs. Baillie
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