tallboy

/tɔlˈboʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A tall, narrow cupboard or cabinet, typically with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying items.

“She rummaged through her grandmother’s old tallboy, searching for her missing jewelry box.”

2. noun

A person, especially a young man, who is very tall or gangling.

“He was a tallboy, with long arms and legs that seemed to go on forever.”

Synonyms

  • armoire
  • cabinet
  • cupboard

Antonyms

  • low
  • short