English

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Etymology

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From lift +‎ boy.

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Noun

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liftboy (plural liftboys)

  1. A male elevator attendant.
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Dutch

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Etymology

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Borrowed from English liftboy.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɪft.bɔi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: lift‧boy

Noun

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liftboy m (plural liftboys)

  1. A liftboy. [from early 20th c.]