boi

Slang for guy

Boi is an affectionate or playful respelling of boy, used in internet culture and LGBTQ+ communities.

It can signal warmth or ironic distance: that's my boi, good boi.

In queer contexts, boi often describes a young masculine-presenting person, particularly a butch lesbian or transmasculine individual.

The spelling distinguishes it from conventional masculinity.

slang

homie

Casual term for friend

  • dudeInformal word for man
  • broSlang for male friend
  • buddyInformal term for companion

pal · mate · guy · fella · friend · squad · crew · gang · bestie · dawg

queer

nonbinary

Outside male-female categories

androgynous · butch · masc · transmasculine · stud · femme · queer · LGBTQ · pride · identity

aesthetic

fuckboi

Emotionally unavailable serial dater

  • altOutside the mainstream
  • indieProduced outside majors
  • TikTokShort-form video service

Instagram · Tumblr · aesthetic · vibe · style · fashion · streetwear · hoodie · chains · eyeliner

youthful

young

Not yet mature

teen · adolescent · immature · playful · innocent · mischievous · rascal · scamp · tyke · lad

Opposites
gender/gender presentation

boigurl

Stylized spelling of female

girl · femme · sis · feminine · high femme

register/formality

boisir

Formal male address

gentleman · mister · Mr. · young man · madam

age/maturity

boiman

Adult male human

grown man · elder · old man · adult · gentleman

Phrases
Family

boy, boyfriend, boys, boyish, boyfriends, boyishly, boyishness

Familiarity
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