the boys
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The speaker's group of male friends. This phrase is often put after "me and" if the speaker is referring to themselves and their friends.
Register: informal, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Me and the boys are gonna go hang out for a bit.
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 “the boys” mean?
The speaker's group of male friends. This phrase is often put after "me and" if the speaker is referring to themselves and their friends.
Is “the boys” formal or informal?
the boys is generally informal, slang.