"boyfie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: boyfies [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of boyfriend + -ie. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|boyfriend}} Clipping of boyfriend, {{suffix|en||ie}} + -ie Head templates: {{en-noun}} boyfie (plural boyfies)
  1. (slang, endearing) Boyfriend. Tags: endearing, slang
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          "ref": "2022, Rose Tan, Arvy Nicole’s First Love Survival Guide, Precious Pages Corporation, →ISBN:",
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          "text": "“Good morning, boyfie,” Shanaya muttered, snuggling closer to Sidharth.",
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