boychik

or boy·chick

[ boi-chik ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a boy or young man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boychik¹

First recorded in 1960–65; boy + Yiddish -chik diminutive suffix of Slavic origin

Example Sentences

A howitzer commander who uses the call sign Boychik said it was “like the difference between a Zhiguli and a Mercedes,” referring to a cheap, Soviet-era car.

From New York Times

Maybe somewhere down the line, there'll be a boss or overseer who'll take a fancy to those blue eyes and slim limbs of yours, boychik, and then you won't have a choice.

From Literature

“You just don’t know it, and you won’t until someone licks their chops clean of you. But don’t worry, boychik, I won’t let that happen. Stay with us, and we’ll make a wolf out of you yet.”

From Literature

“If you want to know more, you’re going to have to earn it, boychik.”

From Literature

“Careful, boychik. You’ve lost your touch.”

From Literature