little boy
The term "little boy" can refer to a young male child, a type of small sausage in Australia and New Zealand, or the code name for the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
Definition
A1General
A male child, especially one younger than ten years of age.
Example
- The little boy played with his toys all afternoon.
- She read a bedtime story to the little boy.
B2Australia and New Zealand
(regional, food)A small sausage often served at parties, also known as a cocktail sausage or a cheerio.
Example
- They served little boys with tomato sauce at the birthday party.
C1History
(historical, military)The code name for the uranium-fueled atomic bomb dropped by the U.S. on Hiroshima in 1945.
Example
- Little Boy was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
B2Derogatory
(informal, derogatory)A term used to describe a male perceived as weaker or subservient, or one too young for their role.
Example
- He called his assistant a little boy for not standing up for himself.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "little boy":
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