boy scout

Boy Scout

n.1. A member of a worldwide organization of young men and boys, founded in England in 1908 for character development and citizenship training.2. often boy scout Slang One whose attitudes and behavior are morally upright and often naive.

boy scout

n 1. See Scout 2. informal US and Canadian an apparently virtuous and innocent person

boy′ scout`

n. (sometimes caps.) a member of an organization of boys (Boy′ Scouts`), having as its goals the development of self-reliance and usefulness to others. [1905–10]

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Noun	1.	Boy Scout - a boy who is a member of the Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts - an international (but decentralized) movement started in 1908 in England with the goal of teaching good citizenship to boysCub Scout - a junior Boy ScoutEagle Scout - a Boy Scout who has earned many merit badgesscouter, rover - an adult member of the Boy Scouts movementScout - a Boy Scout or Girl ScoutSea Scout - a Boy Scout enrolled in programs for water activities
	2.	boy scout - a man who is considered naiveinexperienced person, innocent - a person who lacks knowledge of evil

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