Schoolboy

usgb/ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
noun

A boy who is attending school or who is of an age to be attending school.

The schoolboy was excited to start the new academic year.
Visual representation of "schoolboy" - A boy who is attending school or who is of an age to be attending school.

Often appears as...

  • schoolboy error
  • schoolboy enthusiasm
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Age Specific

The word 'schoolboy' refers to boys of a certain age, typically under 18.

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After turning 18, he was no longer a schoolboy.
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Currently Enrolled

'Schoolboy' implies that the boy is currently attending school.

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The schoolboy lost his textbooks on the way home.
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Not for Adults

Avoid using 'schoolboy' when referring to adult learners or education environments.

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My uncle is taking a class, but he's not a schoolboy.
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