| 词组 | broth of a boy |
| 释义 | broth of a boy noun a boy or man who represents the absolute quintessence of what a boy or man should be. The earliest recorded instance is in Byron's Don Juan, 1822; however modern usage is mainly Irish UK, 1822broth of a boyA lively, energetic, or highly capable boy or young man. Hyphenated if used as a modifier before a noun. Primarily heard in Ireland. It's hard to imagine just by looking at him that this tousle-haired broth of a boy could be one of the greatest scientific minds in the country. The rugby star uses his cheery, broth-of-a-boy demeanour to hide the ruthlessness of his skills on the pitch. a broth of a boya lively boy. Irish |
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