boys and their toys



boys and their toys

An expression implying that grown men have a greater tendency than women to be preoccupied with or drawn to mechanical objects, such as cars, gadgets, power tools, etc. John spends every Saturday out working on his car. Boys and their toys, am I right?
See also: and, boy, toy

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Moyra-Irish, Scottish
PeggiePEG-eeEnglish
Shepherd['ʃepəd]
KnÚTr-Ancient Scandinavian
Ashton['æʃtən]
Azarel-Biblical