English · Slang Attested

boystown

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any of various gayborhood areas popular with gay men.

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.

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.

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