copyboy

/ˈkɒpiˌboʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who copies or duplicates written or printed materials, especially in a newspaper or publishing office.

“The copyboy was responsible for making sure all the news articles were printed correctly.”

2. noun

A young person who delivers or assists in the delivery of newspapers.

“As a copyboy, he had to wake up early every morning to deliver the newspaper to subscribers.”

Synonyms

  • copy clerk
  • delivery boy

Antonyms

  • editor
  • publisher