boys and their toys
Used to evoke the idea that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets in a childish manner.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He bought another expensive drone, just boys and their toys.”
“My husband spent all weekend fixing his vintage motorcycle, which is just boys and their toys.”
“Observing the men gathered around the new sports car, she sighed at the familiar sight of boys and their toys.”
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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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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.
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boy toy
A gigolo or younger man who is sexually pursued by an older person.
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boys and girls
Used to address an audience of children, or (jocularly) of adults.
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fair-haired boy
Someone's favorite, especially a young one; a blue-eyed boy (British), (Australian)
Last updated August 10, 2026