Definition

A person, usually a young man, who works in a newspaper office and is responsible for delivering written material and running errands.

Example

The copyboy quickly delivered the articles to the editor before the deadline.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new copyboy at the newspaper?

Yeah, I heard he’s really fast at getting things done.

I wonder what it’s like to be a copyboy in such a busy place.

It must be exciting, always running around and meeting new people!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Copyboy → The word is formed from "copy" (from Old French *coper*, meaning to cut or reproduce) and "boy" (from Old English *bōia*, meaning a young male). A copyboy is a young male who reproduces or handles written material, typically in a journalistic context.

Memory Tip

Think of a young male ('boy') who is responsible for 'reproducing' ('copy') written content, which helps you remember that a copyboy is someone who handles copies of written material.

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