noun
Meaning 1
A goofy, inept but lovable person; a term of endearment.
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Phrase guide
tommy boy
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noun
Meaning 2
Synonym of homeboy or friend.
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Usage: broadly
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Synonyms: homeboy or friend
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noun
Meaning 3
A placeholder name to address someone whose real name is unknown.
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Synonyms: John Smith, John Doe
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noun
Meaning 4
Synonym of tomboy; a girl who behaves in a boyish manner.
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Synonyms: tomboy
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noun
Meaning 5
A British soldier.
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Synonyms: Tommy Atkins
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noun
Meaning 6
A leader of a group or organization, often in reference to illegal activities.
A top boy.
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noun
Meaning 7
A leader of a group or organization, often in reference to illegal activities.
A pimp.
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noun
Meaning 8
Alternative letter-case form of tommy boy.
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Usage: alt-of
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History
Etymology
From Tommy + boy.