boychik

Definition

Term of endearment for a young boy, or a young man.

Etymology

From American Yiddish בויטשיק (boytshik), from a blend of English boy + Russian ма́льчик (málʹčik, “boy”).

Example Sentences

• "“Simpsons Christmas Stories”, in The Simpsons, season 17, episode 9, 2005: “Professor Frink (Hank Azaria): Uh, now you wouldn't hurt the little boychik? / Mr. Burns (Harry Shearer): Of course not.”"
• "You do nice work, boychik."