b-boy

[ bee-boi ]
/ ˈbiˌbɔi /

noun Informal.

a boy or young man who likes or is involved in hip-hop culture.

Origin of b-boy

First recorded in 1980–85; b(reak dancing) + boy

Words nearby b-boy

Example sentences from the Web for b-boy

  • As one of the b-boy pioneers, he travels around the world, performing, teaching workshops, and judging battles.

    Break Dancing's Big Break? |Dvora Meyers |April 9, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
  • Coupelin, 29, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a b-boy with 10 years experience, hopes to upgrade to seated venues next year.

    Break Dancing's Big Break? |Dvora Meyers |April 9, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for b-boy

B-boy
/ (ˈbiːˌbɔɪ) /

noun

a male rap-music fan, who typically can be identified by his casual style of dress

Word Origin for B-boy

C20: from Bronx boy