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Meaning of laughing boy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of address used for someone who is humorless or depressed. Often seen as condescending.

dated, informal, ironic

Examples

“Of course you know what this means for Tina and me, Sammy? Ah, cheer up son. Tina's not for you anyway! Some got it, Some don't. Me? I'm loaded. You? Ha! Nothin'. So long, laughing Boy!”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

laughing clown laughing death laughing dove laughing falcon laughing gas laughing gear