noun
boyo
BOY-oh
noun
1
An informal, chiefly Welsh way of addressing a man or boy, often younger than the speaker.
""Come on then, boyo," he said with a grin."
How to Use Boyo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, friendly (often Welsh) way to address a boy or young man.
When to use it
Very informal and regionally marked, mostly heard in Welsh or Irish English.
Word Forms
boyos plural
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Etymology
From "boy" plus the informal suffix "-o," often used in casual forms of address.