[njbchbum]

a post from another thread made me do a search for the meaning of the phrase 'boy howdy' since it is a phrase that is sometimes used here on totv.

none of the sites i checked indicated that is an unkind phrase; though a couple explanations did indicate that it could be used sarcastically.

the majority of the sites came closest to the explanations found at these two sites:

Boy Howdy « The Word Detective
What does boy howdy mean? boy howdy Definition. Meaning of boy howdy. OnlineSlangDictionary.com

[graciegirl]

My sainted Grandmother used it and she was born in a rural area of Illinois.

She used it as an exclamation of surprise, bewilderment and when other words would be too much.

I never heard her use strong language. Sometimes I do. I feel a strong word coming on.

[Golfingnut]

Good Morning Gracie.

[graciegirl]

Good Morning Golfingnut!

This is the morning for all of our blood draws so NO coffee.

I Hate when I can't have coffee.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Good Morning Golfingnut!

This is the morning for all of our blood draws so NO coffee.

I Hate when I can't have coffee.

.

We stop at the gas station by the place we give blood imediately after the draw for coffee. Can't make home. LOL

[shcisamax]

I have only one thing to say about this thread: Boy Howdy.

[stuckinparadise]

The first time I heard the term, "boy howdy" was on The Big Valley. Heath Barkley said it as an expression similiar to "oh my gosh."

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

I figured it was something like that. Doesn't sound too "positive" to me.
A bit sarcastic, if truth be told.

If it was good, Vermonters would say it's "wicked good".
That's weird as well...........

Why not just use plain English.

look up anything, like your first name:




alphabetical

• Boy-guy
• BoyGuy
• Boy Guy
• boyhair
• Boy Hangover
• Boy-Happy
• boyhead
• boyhitscar
• boy hoe
• boyhole
• boyhood
• boyhood ****
• Boyhopper
• Boy Hopper
• boy hopping
• boy howdy
• boy howdy it's friday
• boy howdy what a rootin tootin hootin...
• boy hunter
• Boy Hunting
• Boyiee
• Boy, If I Ever!
• boy i kuhh
• boy in a box
• Boy in a canoe
• boy in chair
• boying
• Boying it off
• boying life
• Boyington
• Boy in the boat
• boy in the club house
• Boy in the hood
• Boyish Charm
• boyism
• Boyistic
• Boyitis
• boyjazz
• boyjazzler
• boyjedi
• Boyjoy

1.boy howdy127 up, 23 downAn exclamation of enthusiastic agreement which can be used in both a genuine or sarcastic tone. In addition can used to add emphasis to a statement, much like the word **** can.

Boy Howdy was also the name of an American country music band from the 1990’s. The term has not direct link or reference to them however.


As Agreement (genuine):

Joe: Mrs. Robinson sure is one MILF
Tom: Boy howdy!

As Agreement (sarcastic):

Johnny: Don't you just love pointless office meetings where the company tries to rah rah rah you into caring about sales?
Roberto: Boy howdy do I ever!

As Emphasis:

Norman: Boy howdy am I hungry, let's consume tacos!

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2.boy howdy98 up, 20 downSouthern slang. An interjection. Often used as an expression of surprise for large quantities of something, or severity of something. See yessum.
"Boy howdy! Them pumpkins sure are big! How're we gonna carry 'em all, Ms. McGregor?"
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by Fugerko.?Dec 23, 2003share thisadd a video
3.boy howdy48 up, 16 downGeneral expression/interjection, similar in usage to "wow," "oh, man," or "yep".
"Did the colonoscopy hurt at all?"
--"Boy howdy!"
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by SwidSep 9, 2002share thisadd a video

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by stuckinparadise

The first time I heard the term, "boy howdy" was on The Big Valley. Heath Barkley said it as an expression similiar to "oh my gosh."

I just looked it up. It actually is a term of exclamation, such as "wow"....
Only place I've ever seen it used was on TOTV....
Every region of our country seems to have their own local jargon.
It does sound kind of "western" or "cowboyish". Thanks for explaining.

What does boy howdy mean? boy howdy Definition. Meaning of boy howdy. OnlineSlangDictionary.com

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by senior citizen;59***7

I just looked it up. It actually is a term of exclamation, such as "wow"....
Only place I've ever seen it used was on TOTV....
Every region of our country seems to have their own local jargon.
It does sound kind of "western" or "cowboyish". Thanks for explaining.

What does boy howdy mean? boy howdy Definition. Meaning of boy howdy. OnlineSlangDictionary.com

Or possibly country?

[Mudder]

I thought it was from The Howdy Doody Show......what do I know?

[Moderator]

I think we've learned the definition of Boy Howdy phrase and this thread will be closed.

Please cease the back and forth personal attacks. Take it offline, or use the "ignore user" feature, or report the post, or take a break.