Definition

A person, usually male, who performs various tasks such as assisting guests in hotels, providing companionship, or notifying performers when it's their turn to go on stage.

Example

The callboy helped the guests with their luggage and made sure the performers were ready for their show.

Conversation

Did you know that a callboy can also mean a bellhop?

Really? I always thought it was just a term for something else.

Yeah, it's interesting how words can have different meanings.

Definitely! Language is full of surprises like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Callboy → The word is formed from "call" (from Old English "ceallian", meaning to cry out or shout) and "boy" (from Old English "bōia", meaning a young male). A callboy is someone who calls out or announces, typically in a theatrical context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cries out' or 'calls' ('call') and is a 'young male' ('boy') — that's what a callboy does.

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