busboy

noun

busboy

noun

/ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/

Etymology Clipping of omnibus (“assistant waiter”) + boy.

1

US An assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables.

Derived terms
bus, busser, bussing station
Related terms
barback, runner

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