pretty boy

Meanings

nounpretty boy (plural pretty boys)

derogatorydisapprovingendearingmildlyoftenslangA young man whose physical attractiveness is considered rather unmasculine and who may be vain about his appearance.
Synonyms: metrosexual, dudelet, barbermonger, beau, blade, blood, buck, carpet knight
slangusuallyA good-looking young man, especially whose good looks are rather effeminate than masculine.
Synonyms: dimber cove, hunk, beefcake, bona omi, Chad, chicken, chick magnet, dimber cove
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pretty, boy.

nounA young man whose physical attractiveness is considered rather unmasculine and who may be vain about his appearance.

nounA good-looking young man, especially whose good looks are rather effeminate than masculine.

Also see

German Schönling

Portuguese boyzinho

Spanish guaperas (despective)

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