boot boy
The term "boot boy" has evolved from describing a servant in the 19th century to a slang term for hooligans in the 1970s, and also refers to a role in football today.
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Definition
B2Historical Household
(historical, employment)A young male servant responsible for cleaning and polishing boots and shoes.
Example
- In Victorian England, a boot boy was often the youngest and least experienced servant in a household.
C11970s British Slang
(slang, informal)A member of a gang known for violent behavior, typically characterized by short-cropped hair and heavy boots.
Example
- The boot boys caused trouble at the football match, leading to several arrests.
B2Football
(sports, informal)An apprentice responsible for maintaining the football boots of professional players.
Example
- The boot boy ensured that all the players' boots were clean and ready for the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boot boy":
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