boy scout
/'bɔi'skaut/
Definition
- Noun:
- A boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts: A young male member of a worldwide youth organization (the Boy Scouts) that aims to develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness through outdoor activities and community service.
- A man who is considered naive: (Often capitalized: Boy Scout) A person, typically a man, who is perceived as being overly idealistic, honest, or earnest to the point of being impractical or gullible.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Member of the organization):
- He earned many badges as a Boy Scout.
- The Boy Scout helped the elderly woman cross the street.
- Noun (Naive person):
- Don't be such a Boy Scout; the business world requires more pragmatism.
- His Boy Scout honesty made him an easy target for their scheme.
Advanced Usage
- "Goody-two-shoes": A similar informal term for a person who is annoyingly virtuous or well-behaved.
- He's such a goody-two-shoes, always following every rule.
- "Eagle Scout": The highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program.
- Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is a significant accomplishment.
Variants and Related Words
- Scout (n): A member of the Scouting movement. Can also refer to someone sent to gather information.
- Scouting (n): The activities and principles of the Scout movement.
- Boy Scoutish (adj, informal): Having the characteristics of a Boy Scout, such as being earnest or naive.
- His Boy Scoutish enthusiasm was charming but sometimes out of place.
Synonyms
- For the naive sense: naive person, idealist, innocent, goody-goody (informal).
- For the organization member: Scout, youth member.
Related Phrases
- "Always be prepared": The motto of the Boy Scouts, often used figuratively to advise readiness.
- Remember the Scout motto: always be prepared.
- "Do a good turn daily": A Scout slogan encouraging daily acts of kindness.
Noun
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a man who is considered naive
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a boy who is a member of the Boy Scouts
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