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Definition of «schoolboy»

The term "schoolboy" refers to a young male student who is attending school, typically at the elementary or secondary level. The term can also be used in a more general sense to describe someone who exhibits characteristics commonly associated with immature or carefree behavior, such as curiosity, playfulness, and naivety.

Usage examples

  1. The schoolboy was excited to start his first day of high school.
  2. The mischievous schoolboy pulled a prank on his teacher during recess.
  3. The schoolboy diligently completed his homework assignment before heading to basketball practice.
  4. The schoolboy's parents were proud when he received an award for his outstanding academic performance.
  5. The schoolboy eagerly participated in various extracurricular activities, such as debate club and chess club.
  6. The schoolboy's teacher commended him for his excellent behavior and respectful attitude in class.
  7. The schoolboy was nervous but determined as he prepared for his upcoming final exams.
  8. The schoolboy formed a close friendship with a fellow classmate, and they often studied together.
  9. The schoolboy enthusiastically supported his school's sports teams, cheering them on during every game.
  10. The schoolboy couldn't wait for the summer break as he planned to spend it exploring new hobbies and interests.

Phrases with «schoolboy»

Sentences with «schoolboy»

  • Our game at the moment is full of schoolboy errors and to many players under performing and don't give a monkeys.. (justarsenal.com)
  • Four old friends conclude a pub crawl they started as schoolboys in Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright's hilarious third film, writes Philip French (theguardian.com)
  • today that ideologically hegemonic «centre ground» constantly reinforced by the entire mass media, is massively to the Right of that earlier post war consensus narrative (and quite contrary to all the mixed economy, Keynsian, economic assumptions I was taught as «true» as schoolboy in A level Economics in the 1960's). (leftfutures.org)
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