big boy

Frequency: 9.035.5 per million words

Used to describe size or maturity, often said to a young boy to encourage bravery.

boyADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

big

Examples (10)

  • Your boy is big for his age.
  • Don't cry—you're a big boy now.
  • You can get the shot without crying, be a big boy for me.
  • He's moving into a big boy bed this weekend.
  • Can you help me carry the groceries? You're such a big boy.
  • Wow, you ate all your dinner! What a big boy!
  • The doctor said he's a healthy, big boy.
  • Billy puffed out his chest, trying to look like a big boy in front of his friends.
  • Are you a big boy who can dress himself now?
  • Soon you'll be a big boy and go to school.