"superboy" meaning in All languages combined

See superboy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: superboys [plural]
Etymology: super- + boy From 1945's Superboy, published by DC Comics and dated January-February 1945. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|boy}} super- + boy Head templates: {{en-noun}} superboy (plural superboys)
  1. A very remarkable, talented or otherwise exceptional boy. Categories (topical): Children, Male people Related terms: supergirl, superman, wonderboy
    Sense id: en-superboy-en-noun-1hCQosJl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

Inflected forms

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