"monster boy" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)ˈbɔɪ/ Forms: monster boys [plural]
Etymology: Gender inversion of monster girl, which is a calque of Japanese モンスター娘 (monsutā musume). Etymology templates: {{calque|en|ja|モンスター娘|nocap=1|tr=monsutā musume}} calque of Japanese モンスター娘 (monsutā musume) Head templates: {{en-noun}} monster boy (plural monster boys)
  1. (anime and manga) A fictional male character who shares visual traits with a monster. Categories (topical): Fiction, Fictional characters, Japanese fiction, Mythological creatures Synonyms: monster girl [feminine] Related terms: catboy, catgirl, catperson, kemonomimi, nekomimi, monoeye Translations (fictional male character with monster traits): hirviöpoika (Finnish), 몬스터 보이 (monseuteo boi) (Korean)

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