Phrase guide

monster boy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)ˈbɔɪ/
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noun

Meaning 1

A fictional male character who shares visual traits with a monster.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anime, broadcasting, comics, film, literature, manga, media, publishing, television

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: monster girl

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Gender inversion of monster girl, which is a calque of Japanese モンスター娘 (monsutā musume).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hirviöpoika — fictional male character with monster traits