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boykin

UK/ˈbɔɪkɪn/US/ˈbɔɪkən/

boykin noun: a little boy.

Noun

boykin (plural boykins)

  1. (archaic, endearing, informal) A little boy.
    Synonyms:
    little boy

Proper noun capitalized: Boykin

Boykin

  1. A surname.

Synonyms of boykin

Forms of boykin

pluralboykins
alternative formboikin

Origin of boykin

From boy + -kin, diminutive suffix

Words formed from boykin

Phrases with boykin

Questions about boykin

What does boykin mean?
Boykin means a little boy.
What part of speech is boykin?
Boykin can be a noun or a proper noun.
How do you pronounce boykin?
Boykin is pronounced /ˈbɔɪkɪn/ (UK).
What is the plural of boykin?
The plural of boykin is boykins.

Words near boykin in the dictionary

  1. boyism
  2. boyisms
  3. boyitis
  4. boykie
  5. boykies
  6. boykin
  7. Boykin Spaniel
  8. Boykin Spaniels
  9. boykind
  10. boykins
  11. boykisser

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