English edit

Etymology edit

From lift +‎ boy.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

liftboy (plural liftboys)

  1. A male elevator attendant.

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Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from English liftboy.

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

liftboy m (plural liftboys)

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