boy band
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See also: boyband
English
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Pronunciation
Noun
- (music) A pop group whose members are all (usually attractive) young men.
- Synonym: boy group
- Coordinate terms: girl band, girl group
Usage notes
- Sometimes used as a disparaging term for a mainstream pop group made up of young men, implying that the group members are successful on the basis of their looks and sex appeal rather than their musical ability.
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Translations
pop group whose members are all young men
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