Little Boy

American  

noun

1. the code name for the uranium-fueled atomic bomb dropped by the U.S. on Hiroshima in 1945.

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Example Sentences

The little boy reached out a hand to pet Churro, but the dog growled and snapped at him.

From Literature

“It’s obvious that Gladys Herdman got that poor little boy to knock himself silly and cause a big commotion, and then she went to the cafeteria and walked off with every last cookie!”

From Literature

“That poor child has been scribbled on and scrubbed with scouring powder. He’s been bald and shiny-headed and now what hair he’s got looks as if someone planted it. Isn’t that enough for one little boy?”

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Joel's parents said he was a happy and lively little boy but started to feel unwell in March last year.

From BBC

"For his first game at country darts when he was a wee little boy, he forgot his shoes and you have to wear black shoes - it is a regulation and you can't play without them," Jessica said.

From BBC