boystown
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any of various gayborhood areas popular with gay men.
Register: colloquial, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The rainbow flag flies especially proudly in 'Boystown,' along Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood (WeHo). Dozens of high-energy bars, cafés, restaurants, gyms and clubs flank this strip […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any of various gayborhood areas popular with gay men. — A gayborhood area of Chicago.
Register: colloquial, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boystown” mean?
Any of various gayborhood areas popular with gay men.
Is “boystown” formal or informal?
boystown is generally colloquial, slang.