boys and girls



boys and girls

When not used to address children, a familiar and/or diminutive version of "ladies and gentlemen," i.e., everyone who is present. Boys and girls, we're going to conduct a quick survey on your experience with us today, if that's all right. Okay, listen up boys and girls: we only have three hours to complete this project, so let's get to work.
See also: and, boy, girl

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
YrjÄNÄUYR-ya-naFinnish
Zephania-Southern African
Agnessaahg-NYE-sahRussian
'Adoniyah-Biblical Hebrew
Conradokon-RAH-dhoSpanish
FrancesFRANT-səsEnglish