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Boystown en · PROPN

Etymology

From boys + town or (possessive) boys' town.

Meanings

  1. (colloquial, slang) Any of various gayborhood areas popular with gay men.
    • The rainbow flag flies especially proudly in 'Boystown,' along Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood (WeHo). Dozens of high-energy bars, cafés, restaurants, gyms and clubs flank this strip […] 2009, California (page 546)
  2. (colloquial, historical, slang) Any of various gayborhood areas popular with gay men. ▸ A gayborhood area of Chicago.