pageboy

or page boy

[ peyj-boi ]

noun

1. a hairstyle in which the hair is rolled under, usually at shoulder-length.
2. a youth or man who works as a page, as at a hotel.

pageboy

/ ˈpeɪdʒˌbɔɪ /

noun

1. a smooth medium-length hairstyle with the ends of the hair curled under and a long fringe falling onto the forehead from the crown
2. a less common word for page 2
3. another word for page 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of pageboy¹

First recorded in 1900–05; page ² + boy

Example Sentences

The papers took pains to note that Wyman came to court “hatless, her hair in a pageboy bob. She wore a tangerine gabardine shirt-maker dress.”

From Los Angeles Times

His curly hair is cut in the pageboy style and dyed cherry-red.

From New York Times

With his blond pageboy haircut, marathon runner’s lean physique and laid-back presence of a California surfer, which he had been since childhood, Mr. Beathard did not fit the archetype of a professional team executive.

From Washington Post

He played Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son, who was known for having a glossy pageboy haircut.

From New York Times

Everything — from the backwards pageboy hat to the baggy black suit and large silver belt buckle — was on point in the re-creation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• braid
• dreadlocks
• haircut
• hairdo
• headdress
• ponytail