laughing boy

English

Noun

laughing boy (plural laughing boys)

1. (informal, ironic, dated) A form of address used for someone who is humorless or depressed. Often seen as condescending.
   • 1955 October 20, “Child's Play” (5:52 from the start), in X Minus One, spoken by Lou White:

     Of course you know what this means for Tina and me, Sammy? Ah, cheer up son. Tina's not for you anyway! Some got it, Some don't. Me? I'm loaded. You? Ha! Nothin'. So long, laughing Boy!