Definitions

1. noun

A boy who is employed to perform various tasks in a school, college, or university, especially a junior student who assists the senior students or prefects.

“The hallboy was responsible for opening the doors and answering the phone in the dormitory.”

2. noun

A person who works in a public building, especially a school or college, to perform tasks such as maintenance or running errands.

“The hallboy was tasked with cleaning the stairs and sweeping the floors after hours.”