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Boy

usgb/bɔɪ/Volume
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Age Specific

Usually refers to males under 18; context may extend it to early 20s.

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His mom picked up the young boy from school.
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Not Gender Neutral

The term 'boy' is male-specific; 'child' or 'kid' are gender-neutral alternatives.

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There was a boy and a girl playing in the yard.
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