The boy is ... What do you need to do in order to earn this "title"?

The boy is a popular term for today, but far from everyone understands what kind of semantic load he carries in himself. Before trying to understand the meaning of this expression, as well as the appropriateness of its use in each particular case, one wants to plunge into history a little. So, the word "boy" has firmly entered the lexicon in the early 30-ies of the last century. The origin of it is closely connected with places not so remote - it's prison jargon. To date, there are two versions of the appearance of this term. We'll talk about them in more detail.

Hebrew version

The origin of the word "boy" is associated with the Jewish people. Probably, this is the most common, but at the same time quite offensive for real boys version. It is to her that most of the linguists of our country are inclined. So, it says that the word "boy" comes from the widespread Jewish swearing "poc". From Yiddish it is translated as "penis". It is with this word that many experts associate the term "price", which later was transformed into the more familiar for the Russians in sounding - "boy". This is a verbal impersonation of an underdeveloped reproductive organ. Do you still want to proudly wear the title of a real kid?

Distribution this term acquired thanks to the Odessa thieves, so they began to call inexperienced, young pilferers and street children.

The Ukrainian version

Some linguists adhere to the fact that "boy" is a word of Ukrainian origin, which has nothing to do with Jews. It is derived from the exclamation of "pats-pats" - that's how they call pigs in Ukraine. What is a kid in Ukrainian? It turns out that this is the person who most often communicates with the pigs, that is, the swineherd is just that very real kid.

Which version is correct, everyone decides for himself.

Current time

What is a "boy" in the modern sense? Today, many boys dream of proudly wearing the title of "real tough boy," the word itself carries a special meaning. Today, the boy is not the one who wears jeans, a cool jacket and hat, it's a representative of the subculture of the neighborhood, a guy who lives by the laws of the street and concepts. What are "concepts"? This word is from prison jargon, which is a collection of certain unwritten rules and norms that were invented by prisoners to exist in a confined space.

How to become a real kid

And finally, we came to the main question: how to be a real kid? What needs to be done to gain credibility among domestic boys? If you understand the essence of the concept, you should have a clear picture before you, it remains only to understand what actions need to be taken.

• Daring, adventurous deeds - try to make bold, brave deeds that force you to step over your ambitions and an insurmountable sense of fear: step in for a weak classmate, who liked you girl.
• Style - a real boy should not be "sleek", while it should not resemble a criminal authority. The ideal option - a short haircut, wide pants, flying jacket and boots. If you use perfume, give preference to daring, rude flavors - the flavors of real men. If we talk about modern guys, they try to dress as brutally as possible, wishing to emphasize their masculinity, confidence.
• Sport - be sure to sign up for a rocking chair, rough, masculine. A wonderful alternative will be martial arts, and it is better to combine everything together. So you will gain self-confidence, strength, you will revolve in the society of such children, in time you will win their respect.

• The hardness of the word - probably heard the expression: "the boy said - the boy did." It contains the whole point. So, and you must become true to your word and your convictions, to have your own opinion.

Summing up

Of course, the word "boy" is of a prison origin, but in the modern sense, in order to wear this title, it is absolutely not necessary to sit at bus stops, striking passers-by. Now it is no longer fashionable to offend the weak, to attack them, imposing their concepts. Try to learn from this term only the best and bring into your life. Today only a brave, strong, decent young man can count on the title of a real boy.

Many experts are sure that soon the fashion for "real boys" will pass, after a while no one will remember about their existence. It's not fashionable to have a term today. Look around: many criminals have gone into business, they have become patrons of art, they are making huge money for charity. Here you have a clear acknowledgment of the current trend. Once an attractive mass of Gopnik will become a mass of ordinary inhabitants with low-minded and petty-bourgeois notions that will not be of any use to anyone and uninteresting.

So decide for yourself whether you need this status - the title of a real kid. Perhaps, it is better to be a decent, responsible and sensitive person with their values?