Meaning of little boy | Babel Free
Definitions
- The nuclear bomb dropped over Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945.
- A male child, especially one younger than ten years of age.
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A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties, also known as a cocktail sausage or a cheerio. Australia, New-Zealand
- A male perceived to be weaker than or subservient to another one; or, a boy who is too young for his job.
Equivalents
Examples
“Enola Gay / Is mother proud of Little Boy today?”
“Calvin: I'd like⟳ to get⟳ a Valentine bouquet for a girl I know⟳. Cashier: What a sweet little boy you are! Come⟳ see⟳ what we have⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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