best boy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The first assistant to either the key grip (in charge of camera placement and movement) or the gaffer (in charge of lighting and electrics).
  2. A reader or viewer's preferred male character.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛstˌbɔɪ/ en-us-best boy.ogg en-au-best boy.ogg

Word forms

best boy best boys best girl

Synonyms

second company grip assistant chief lighting technician

Related words

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