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US /ˈnuːzˌbɔɪ/ UK /ˈnjuːzˌbɔɪ/
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1 noun · historical: a boy or young... paperboynewspaper sellernewsvendor
Word family
Forms newsboys
Derived forms newsboys
Related forms newspapernewsstandnewsboy cap

Etymology

A compound of news and boy, recorded for the young street sellers and delivery workers who distributed newspapers. The occupation also gave its name to the rounded cloth newsboy cap associated with working-class dress.

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