best boy

English

WOTD – 4 September 2010

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈbɛstˌbɔɪ/
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Noun

best boy (plural best boys) (feminine best girl)

  1. (film production) The first assistant to either the key grip (in charge of camera placement and movement) or the gaffer (in charge of lighting and electrics).
  2. (fandom slang) A reader or viewer's preferred male character.

Synonyms

  • second company grip (for the assistant to the key grip)
  • assistant chief lighting technician (for the assistant to the gaffer)

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