busboy

/ˌbʌsˈbɔɪ/
/ˈbʌsbɔɪ/
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Other forms: busboys

Definitions of busboy
  1. noun
    a restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes
    synonyms: waiter's assistant
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    type of:
    dining-room attendant, restaurant attendant
    someone employed to provide service in a dining room
Pronunciation
US
/ˌbʌsˈbɔɪ/
UK
/ˈbʌsbɔɪ/
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