boi

British

/ bɔɪ /

noun

informal a lesbian who adopts a boyish appearance or manner

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Etymology

Origin of boi

C20: modified spelling of _boy

Example Sentences

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An immaculately accessorized fashion boi from Toronto who wore gauzy scarves and rings on every finger accused me of faking my injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

I would listen to Akshiti’s popular millennial Bollywood playlist while cooking and cry along with desi sad boi hours while I showered.

From The Verge • Aug. 8, 2022

SG: Introducing yourself by your call sign is what we today would call a soft boi move.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2022

“We Dodgers fans my boi lol,” responded the alleged dealer, whom the prosecutors referred to as “Sharky.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2021

Cela faire lui si tant mal, luisapé dan boi.

From Nights With Uncle Remus Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation by Harris, Joel Chandler

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