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wa·ter boy
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Princeton's WordNet
water boy, waterernoun
an assistant who supplies drinking water
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water boynoun
A man or boy who regularly supplies a sports team or other group with drinking water.
Etymology: water + boy
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Water boy
In the United States, a water boy or water girl (sometimes spelled waterboy or watergirl) was someone who worked in the field, providing water to farm workers in the 19th and early 20th century. Today, they work on the sidelines at sports events to provide water for athletes. The phrase has also been used to describe diminutive figures who serve another team or person in the business and political worlds, in a slightly derogatory manner (ex. "Bill is the CEO's water boy"). The position has a long history in athletics. In the 1869 New Jersey vs. Rutgers football game, one of the earliest American football games, an unnamed water boy is documented giving aid to a Rutgers player.Among notable people who served as water boys is President Herbert Hoover, who was the Stanford Cardinal football's first water boy.
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water boy
A water boy is an individual, often in a sports setting, who is responsible for providing water or other refreshments to players during games, practices, or breaks. This role typically involves ensuring players are hydrated, carrying water bottles or containers, and often running onto the field or court to provide water during timeouts or breaks in play. The term is also used figuratively to refer to someone who serves in a subservient or minor role within an organization.
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Water boy
In the USA, a water boy is someone who works on the sidelines and provides water or other drinks to athletes. An unnamed water boy is documented in the 1869 New Jersey vs. Rutgers football game giving aid to a Rutger's player. Among notable people who served as water boys was President Herbert Hoover, who was the Stanford Cardinal football's first water boy.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of water boy in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of water boy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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