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city boy

/ˈsɪti bɔɪ/

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phrase

/ˈsɪti bɔɪ/B1informal
  • ruТермин, используемый для описания мужчины, привыкшего к городской жизни, часто подразумевающий, что он искушённый, модный или не знаком с сельскими или активными видами отдыха на природе.

A term used to describe a man who is accustomed to city life, often implying he is sophisticated, fashionable, or unfamiliar with rural or outdoor activities.

  1. Urban dwellerB1informal

    A man or boy who lives in a city and is accustomed to city life, often implying a lack of experience with rural or outdoor activities.

    ruГородской житель

    • He's a city boy, so he doesn't know how to start a campfire.
    • The city boy was amazed by the silence of the countryside.
    • She teased him for being a city boy who had never milked a cow.
  2. Stereotypical urbaniteB2informal

    A person who embodies the stereotypes of city living, such as being fashionable, fast-paced, or sophisticated.

    ruСтереотипный горожанин

    • With his designer clothes and love for nightclubs, he's a true city boy.
    • The movie portrays a city boy who moves to a small town and learns to adapt.
    • He may be a city boy, but he knows how to navigate the subway like a pro.