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Copyboy

Definition:

A copyboy refers to a young male worker in a newspaper office or pressroom whose primary duty is to assist with various tasks related to copying, distributing, or delivering newspapers or other printed materials.

Examples:

• The diligent copyboy efficiently organized the stacks of newspapers for delivery.
• As a copyboy, he would often run errands for the journalists in the newsroom.
• The experienced copyboy swiftly operated the printing press, ensuring timely distribution of newspapers.

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