boys and girls
The phrase "boys and girls" is commonly used to refer to young individuals of both genders and can also serve as a form of address.
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Definition
A1General
(common)Young male and female children or adolescents.
Example
- The playground was filled with boys and girls playing together.
B1Address
(idiomatic, informal)Used to address an audience of children, or humorously, adults.
Example
- Alright, boys and girls, let's gather around for story time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boys and girls":
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