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little boy

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The nuclear bomb dropped over Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945.
  2. A male child, especially one younger than ten years of age.
  3. A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties, also known as a cocktail sausage or a cheerio.
    Australia, New-Zealand
  4. A male perceived to be weaker than or subservient to another one; or, a boy who is too young for his job.

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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.
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