Whiteboy

British  

/ ˈwaɪtbɔɪ /

noun

1. Irish history a member of a secret society of violent agrarian protest, formed around 1760

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Etymology

Origin of Whiteboy

C18: adopted from the earlier use of the phrase as a term of endearment for a boy or man

Example Sentences

But Rare Essence bandleader Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson is more concerned with how this all shakes out back home.

From Washington Post

“When we’re performing for a slightly younger audience, somebody will come up and say ‘Hey, my father told me to say hi to you, because he used to come and see y’all back in the ’90s, or back in the ’80s,’ ” says Andre “Whiteboy” Johnson, lead guitarist and one of the founding members of Rare Essence.

From Washington Post

Two of them, Simon Ndyalvane, a sergeant known in the community as Scorpion, and Caylene Whiteboy, a constable, were said to have been at the scene of shooting, and face charges of murder and obstruction of justice.

From New York Times

One recent day, spectators called out to Officer Whiteboy, who is colored, urging her to turn against her fellow officers.

From New York Times

De la Peña’s books for young adults include Mexican WhiteBoy and We Were Here.

From The Guardian