boys and girls
Used to address an audience of children, or (jocularly) of adults.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Listen up, boys and girls, it is time to start the lesson.”
“The teacher clapped her hands and said, boys and girls, please find your seats so we can begin the story.”
“Gather round, boys and girls, for I have a tale of adventure that will surely capture your imaginations this evening.”
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as the next girl
To a reasonable degree; as much as a typical woman.
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atta girl
Alternative spelling of attagirl.
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big boy
A large object or person.
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big boys
The people or bodies with the most influence and/or power.
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big girl
An adult woman; a woman behaving as a responsible adult.
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blue-eyed boy
The favorite, especially a young one, especially of someone in power; a fair-haired boy (US), (Australian).
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boy howdy
Expresses strong support or agreement.
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boy in the boat
The human clitoris.
Last updated August 10, 2026