shoeboy

/ˈʃuːboʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who takes care of and shines shoes, often in a shop.

“The shoeboy polished the customer’s oxfords to perfection.”

2. noun

A person who is skilled at or enthusiastic about shoes, often in a casual or informal sense.

“He’s such a shoeboy, always talking about the latest sneaker drops.”

Synonyms

  • cobblers' apprentice
  • shoeshiner

Antonyms

  • shoemaker