Brylcreem Boy
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Meaning · English
A member of the Royal Air Force
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Billy Haldane, Ursula's handsome, debonair father, was a 'Brylcreem Boy,' a Royal Air Force officer.
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).
Common questions
What does “Brylcreem Boy” mean?
A member of the Royal Air Force
Is “Brylcreem Boy” formal or informal?
Brylcreem Boy is generally slang.