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boyhood

[ boi-hood ]

noun

  1. the state or period of being a boy:

    Boyhood is a happy time of life.

  2. boys collectively:

    the boyhood of America.



boyhood

/ ˈɔɪʊ /

noun

  1. the state or time of being a boy

    his boyhood was happy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ·DzhǴǻ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of boyhood1

First recorded in 1735–45; boy + -hood
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I am not just saying this because Forest were my boyhood team, but I want anyone but City to win the FA Cup this season.

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"He had been a boyhood hero of mine and my twin brother's," Mr Donnelly said.

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Williams was released by boyhood team Manchester United at the end of the 2023-24 season after his contract expired and has spent this campaign watching the game from the outside.

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Liverpool are his boyhood club, so I can understand why leaving them is more of a dilemma, but sometimes as a player you have to make these decisions about where your future lies.

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They play Manchester United on Tuesday and the finish line is in sight for my boyhood team to finish third and secure Champions League football.

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