First Known Use: 1913
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busboy
noun bus·boy \ˈbəs-ˌbȯi\
: a man or boy whose job is to remove dirty dishes, clean tables, etc., at a restaurant
Full Definition of BUSBOY
: a waiter's assistant; specifically : one who removes dirty dishes and resets tables in a restaurant
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Origin of BUSBOY
omnibus busboy
Rhymes with BUSBOY
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BUSBOY Defined for Kids
busboy
noun bus·boy \ˈbəs-ˌbȯi\
Definition of BUSBOY for Kids
: a person hired by a restaurant to clear and set tables
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