little boy

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little boy (plural little boys)

1. A male child, especially one younger than ten years of age.
   • 1986 February 13, Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes (comic):

     Calvin: I'd like to get a Valentine bouquet for a girl I know.
     Cashier: What a sweet little boy you are! Come see what we have.

2. (Australia, New Zealand) A small saveloy often consumed with tomato sauce at parties, also known as a cocktail sausage or a cheerio.
3. (derogatory) A male perceived to be weaker than or subservient to another; or a boy who is too young for their job.

• (male child): boykin, young boy

• little boy's room

• little girl