"boyology" meaning in English

See boyology in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: boy + -ology Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boy|ology}} boy + -ology Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} boyology (uncountable)
  1. The examination or study of male adolescence. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-boyology-en-noun-AUeB~fRB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ology

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