Callboy definition

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A boy who calls actors when it is time for them to go on the stage.
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A bellboy.
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(euphemistic) A male prostitute.
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The definition of a callboy is a bellboy or someone who calls actors up when it is their time to go on stage.

An example of a callboy is a stage hand who is responsible to keep track of the progress of a play and to call actors up on stage when it is their time to perform.

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(dated) A bellhop.
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(theater) A boy or man who summons actors when their presence is required for a performance.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
callboy
Plural:
callboys