Boyfriend: meaning, definitions and examples

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boyfriend

[ ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd ]

^{Context #1}

relationship

A boyfriend is a male partner in a romantic relationship. He is someone you are dating exclusively and have a close emotional connection with.

Synonyms

beau, partner, significant other

Examples of usage

I introduced my boyfriend to my parents last weekend.
She has been with her boyfriend for over a year now.

^{Context #2}

informal

A boyfriend can also refer to a close male friend whom you have a special bond with, even if not in a romantic relationship.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

He's not just my coworker, he's like a boyfriend to me.
She treats her best friend like a boyfriend.

Translations

Translations of the word "boyfriend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 namorado

🇮🇳 प्रेमी

🇩🇪 Freund

🇮🇩 pacar laki-laki

🇺🇦 хлопець

🇵🇱 chłopak

🇯🇵 彼氏 (かれし)

🇫🇷 petit ami

🇪🇸 novio

🇹🇷 erkek arkadaş

🇰🇷 남자친구

🇸🇦 صديق

🇨🇿 přítel

🇸🇰 priateľ

🇨🇳 男朋友

🇸🇮 fant

🇮🇸 kærasti

🇰🇿 жігіт

🇬🇪 შეყვარებული

🇦🇿 sevgili

🇲🇽 novio

Word origin

The term 'boyfriend' originated in the 19th century, derived from the word 'boy' meaning a young male, and 'friend' referring to a person you have a close relationship with. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote a romantic partner in a relationship.