A term coined among theater kids, a backstage boyfriend is the male counterpart in a (sometimes romantic) relationship between two actors or crew members that goes on strictly during production time. The backstage boyfriend is often seen alongside his female counterpart during rehearsals, intermissions, and cast parties; attached at the hip. This kind of relationship usually ends after the show closes and may resume during the next. The rest of the cast and crew can see that there is something going on between the two, but they often strictly deny it.
Friend 1: dude, what is going on with those two? Are they together or something?
Friend 2: Nah, that’s just her backstage boyfriend. It’s nothing serious.
Friend 2: Nah, that’s just her backstage boyfriend. It’s nothing serious.
by bsb0492 May 21, 2023

by Monkeman399 June 9, 2024

Funny, kindest person you’ll ever meet, very attractive, best smile:) , has the power to make anybody happy with just his words, such an amazing laugh, anyone who has even a chance to speak to him is so lucky. I could never put into words how amazing he is. <4
by <callie4 July 1, 2021

by Kaylabossy March 9, 2020

Guy 1: So, what did you think of the Boyfriends web comic?
Guy 2: It was cringe! I never want to see it again!
Guy 2: It was cringe! I never want to see it again!
by OdetteTheAnmimator2007 July 5, 2022

A man you can hook up with and act as if you two are in a relationship, but the relationship only exists in an isolated location.
To have a California Boyfriend is to have a guy you can “date” for the Summer when you fly home from college to visit your parents.
To have a California Boyfriend is to have a guy you can “date” for the Summer when you fly home from college to visit your parents.
by MrWebber October 9, 2025
