Meanings
tommy boy1
plural tommy boys
- A placeholder name to address someone whose real name is unknown.
Synonyms: John Smith, John Doe
- A British soldier.
Synonyms: Tommy Atkins
- A leader of a group or organization, often in reference to illegal activities.
Tommy Boy2
Tommy boy3
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of homeboy or friend.
nounA placeholder name to address someone whose real name is unknown.
nounSynonym of tomboy; a girl who behaves in a boyish manner.
nounA British soldier.
Origin
Cite this entry
tommy boy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tommy%20boy
“tommy boy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tommy%20boy. Accessed November 4, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tommy boy,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tommy%20boy.
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