noun
- a person, typically a young man or boy, employed to do routine chores or menial tasks
Usage: often used in historical or nautical contexts; can imply low status or unskilled labor
Examples
- The choreboy was responsible for cleaning the ship's deck every morning.
- In the old theater, a choreboy helped move sets and props between scenes.
- He started as a choreboy at the farm, doing odd jobs for the owner.
- The choreboy's duties included sweeping, carrying supplies, and running errands.
- Young choreboys were common in large households during the Victorian era.