best boy
The term "best boy" has distinct meanings in film production and fandom communities.
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Definition
C1Film and Television Production
(technical)The chief assistant to the gaffer or key grip, responsible for managing crew and equipment in lighting or camera departments.
Example
- The best boy coordinated the lighting setup for the next scene.
B2Fandom
(informal, slang)A preferred male character or idol admired by fans, often used in discussions and votes.
Example
- In the latest fan poll, my best boy won the title of Best Male Character.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "best boy":
baby boylittle boybest girlboy in bluebig boycake boyblue-eyed boygolden boymuscle boyboy next doorpoor boyoh boypretty boyboy holegood guyyellow boybad boychick boymy mangood old boy