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Meaning of best boy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbɛstˌbɔɪ

Definitions

  1. The first assistant to either the key grip (in charge of camera placement and movement) or the gaffer (in charge of lighting and electrics).
  2. A reader or viewer's preferred male character.
    slang

Equivalents

Suomi näyttämöteknikko
Français second électricien
Русский пе́рвый помо́щник главного электрика помо́щник осветителя

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

best case scenario best efforts best end best evidence rule best form lens best friend

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