Definition of BUSBOY

busboy

Plural: busboys

Noun

  • a restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes
  • An assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

busser, omnibus, waiter's assistant

Scrabble Score: 13

busboy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
busboy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
busboy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

busboy is a valid Words With Friends word