blue eyed boy



blue eyed boy

An often derogatory term used to describe a man who is respected and treated especially well by an authority figure. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. It was no surprise that Frankie got the promotion. Everyone knows he's the boss's blue eyed boy.
See also: blue, boy, eyed

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Agnew['ægnju:]
AllanAL-ənEnglish, Scottish
Ujarak-Native American, Inuit
FlannÁN-Irish
Frederikke-Danish
Limbanilim-BAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa