Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

city boy

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.04 in modern English

Syllables
city boy
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A male inhabitant of a city, or one who prefers city life

noun

A man who works in the financial sector (often capitalised).

British usage

noun

A man who prioritizes his own financial success and lifestyle over romantic relationships with women.

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What does city boy mean?
A male inhabitant of a city, or one who prefers city life

How to pronounce city boy

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