mama's boy
A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is such a mama's boy.”
“His friends tease him because he calls his mother every single day like a total mama's boy.”
“Despite his age and professional success, his colleagues whispered that he remained a mama's boy who could never make a decision without her approval.”
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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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boys and their toys
Used to evoke the idea that adult men sometimes dote excessively on machines, automobiles, and gadgets in a childish manner.
Last updated August 10, 2026