boys and girls

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Noun

boys and girls pl (plural only)

1. (idiomatic) Used to address an audience of children, or (jocularly) of adults.

   Synonym: girls and boys

See also

• ladies and gentlemen

Noun

boys and girls

1. Synonym of Dutchman's breeches (“the plant Dicentra cucullaria”)

   Synonym: girls and boys