pretty boy

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Noun

pretty boy (plural pretty boys)

1. (mildly derogatory, disapproving, often endearing, slang) A young man whose physical attractiveness is considered rather effeminate and who may be vain about his appearance.

   Synonyms: metrosexual, puss-gentleman; see also Thesaurus:dandy, Thesaurus:effeminate man

2. (slang, usually used by women) A good-looking young man, especially whose good looks are rather feminine than masculine.

   Synonyms: dimber cove, hunk; see also Thesaurus:beautiful man

See also

• who's a pretty boy then