Definition

A type of furniture that is tall and has drawers, typically with a smaller upper section and a larger lower section.

Example

She stored her clothes in the tallboy in her bedroom.

Conversation

I just bought a new tallboy for my bedroom.

Really? I've always wanted one of those!

It's great for storage, especially in small spaces.

I can imagine! A tallboy would definitely help keep things organized.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'tallboy' is formed from 'tall' (from Old English 'tall', meaning high or elevated) and 'boy' (from Old French 'boi', meaning a young male). A tallboy originally referred to a tall chest of drawers, but the term has also been used to describe a tall young man.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'high' ('tall') and a 'young male' ('boy') — together, they create the image of a tall young man or a tall piece of furniture.

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