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whipping boy Definition

whipping boy

noun

  1. Historical a boy brought up together with a young prince and required to take the punishment for the latter's misdeeds
  2. scapegoat (sense )

whipping boy Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

current: ALAN J EVENS SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE Sir: The current whipping boy of environmental campaigners is the vilified 4x4 car.

Browse dictionary entries near whipping boy

  1. ‹ whipping
  2. ‹ whippet
  3. ‹ whippersnapper
  4. ‹ whipper-in
  5. ‹ whipper
  6. ‹ whipped cream
  7. ‹ whipped
  8. ‹ whiplash
  9. ‹ whipcord
  10. ‹ whip up
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