noun
choirboy
noun
1
A boy who sings in a church or school choir.
"As a choirboy, he sang solos every Christmas Eve."
2
(informal) Someone who seems innocent or well-behaved, sometimes ironically.
"Don't let his choirboy looks fool you — he's caused plenty of trouble."
How to Use Choirboy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA boy singer in a choir, or (jokingly) someone who looks innocent.
Word Forms
choirboys plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of choir and boy.