water boy
Definition
- Noun:
- An assistant who supplies drinking water: A person, typically in a sports or labor context, whose primary duty is to provide drinking water to participants or workers.
Usage
- The term "water boy" specifically refers to an individual tasked with hydrating a team or crew. It is most commonly used in sports settings but can apply to other physical work environments.
Examples
- Noun:
- The coach asked the water boy to bring bottles to the players during the break.
- He started as the team's water boy before becoming a player.
Advanced Usage
- The role can imply a position of low status or a starting point within a group hierarchy, often used metaphorically.
- In the corporate world, he felt like the water boy, always fetching coffee for the executives.
Variants and Related Words
- Water carrier: A more formal or general term for someone who carries and supplies water.
- Hydration assistant: A modern, more technical term for a similar role in professional sports.
Synonyms
- Server
- Attendant
- Squire (archaic or figurative)
Related Phrases
- "To be someone's water boy": (Idiomatic) To perform menial tasks for someone; to be in a subservient position.
- I'm tired of being the project manager's water boy; I want more responsibility.
Noun
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an assistant who supplies drinking water
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