A (typically young) male assistant who carries a bag or bags for someone; (now especially) an assistant in a supermarket or other shop who helps customers to pack and carry their purchases.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Morning Post.
Definition of bag boy in US English:
bag boy
noun
A (typically young) male assistant who carries a bag or bags for someone; (now especially) an assistant in a supermarket or other shop who helps customers to pack and carry their purchases.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Morning Post.