boyfriend
/ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: boyfriends
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đối tác nam trong một mối quan hệ lãng mạn chưa kết hôn
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Noun
Examples
I was playing the drums and my boyfriend was playing the electric guitar.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A male friend.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boyfriend” mean?
A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
Is “boyfriend” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.