Definition of Boy scout

1. Noun. A boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts.

Group relationships: Boy Scouts
Specialized synonyms: Cub Scout, Eagle Scout, Rover, Scouter, Sea Scout
Generic synonyms: Scout

2. Noun. A man who is considered naive.
Generic synonyms: Inexperienced Person, Innocent

Definition of Boy scout

1. Noun. A male member of the Scout Movement. ¹

2. Noun. (slang) A person, especially a politician, who is idealistic and naive ¹

3. Noun. A person adhering to traditional values. ¹

4. Noun. (slang often pejorative) A person, especially a politician, who is idealistic and naive ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boy Scout

boy craziest
boy friend
boy genius
boy geniuses
boy in blue
boy juices
boy meets girl
boy next door
boy racer
boy racers
boy scout (current term)
boy shorts
boy toy
boy wonder
boy wonders
boyar
boyard
boyards
boyarism
boyarisms
boyars
boyau
boyaus
boyaux
boyband

Literary usage of Boy scout

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Edward Aloysius Pace (1922)
"Its policy is that the religious organization or institution with which the Boy Scout is connected shall give definite attention to his religious life. ..."

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