college boy

Thân thiện

A college boy studies at a library table.

Definition

Noun: - A male student currently enrolled at a college or university. - A young man who is a former student of a college or university, often implying he retains characteristics associated with that time.

Usage

This term specifically refers to a male individual in the context of higher education. It can describe both current students and alumni, often carrying connotations of youth, inexperience, or a lifestyle associated with college.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The fraternity house was full of college boys studying for their finals.
  • Even ten years after graduating, he still acts like a carefree college boy.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used in a slightly patronizing or stereotypical way to imply immaturity, privilege, or a lack of real-world experience compared to older or non-student males.
  • Don't listen to him; he's just a naive college boy who hasn't faced real challenges yet.

Variants and Related Words

• College student (n): A more neutral, gender-inclusive term for anyone attending college.
• Undergraduate (n): A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree.
• Alumnus (n): A male former student of a particular school, college, or university.

Synonyms

• University student
• Scholar (archaic or formal in this context)
• Coed (dated, historically used for female students but sometimes for males in mixed settings)

Related Phrases

• College kid: A more informal, often affectionate synonym that can apply to any gender.
• Frat boy: A more specific term for a male member of a college fraternity, often with strong stereotypical connotations.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a student (or former student) at a college or university

Từ đồng nghĩa

• collegian
• college man