noun A male child or young man
Found in literature to describe a young male character
Used in parenting contexts to refer to a male child
Commonly used in educational settings to refer to a male student
Used in sports to refer to a male athlete or participant
In the context of a writer, 'boy' can be used to refer to a male character in a story or a young male individual.
In the context of a psychologist, 'boy' may be used in a colloquial or informal manner to address a male client or patient.