pageboy

or page boy

[ peyj-boi ]

noun

1. a hairstyle in which the hair is rolled under, usually at shoulder-length.
2. a youth or man who works as a page, as at a hotel.

pageboy

/ ˈpeɪdʒˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. a smooth medium-length hairstyle with the ends of the hair curled under and a long fringe falling onto the forehead from the crown
2. See page
   a less common word for page 2
3. See page
   another word for page 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of pageboy¹

First recorded in 1900–05; page ² + boy

Example Sentences

She often looked more like the most senior of junior associates, with a pageboy haircut and simple suits.

From The Daily Beast

Alan followed the pageboy through a complex of corridors, ascending spirals of stairs, down a hall, and to the door of Cabin 31Q.

From Project Gutenberg

After last month's meeting the pageboy, in a burst of equality, called me Crichton.

From Project Gutenberg

He must have grown that beard and that pageboy bob on the way out.

From Project Gutenberg

He nodded to the Mercury, and the footman rang for a pageboy to mount guard.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• braid
• dreadlocks
• haircut
• hairdo
• headdress
• ponytail