boy friend

See also: boyfriend, Boyfriend, and boy-friend

English

Noun

boy friend (plural boy friends)

1. Dated form of boyfriend.
   • 1957, J. D. Salinger, "Zooey", in 1961, Franny and Zooey, 1991 LB Books edition, page 96:

     "Lane Coutell. He's only been Franny's boy friend for a whole year. ..."

     "The expression in Franny's 'young man,'" he said, "not her 'boy friend.' Why are you so out of date, Bessie? ..."

Usage notes

See usage notes at boyfriend.

Anagrams

• friend boy, friendboy