playboys
word · lemma: playboy
Definition
Men who are rich or attractive and who often have relationships with many women and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle.
Usage & Nuances
'Playboy' can be neutral or slightly negative—sometimes playful, sometimes critical. Usually refers to men, rarely to women. Not formal. Can be pluralized as 'playboys' or used singularly. Associated with luxury, charm, and romantic pursuits.
Example Sentences
Some playboys spend all their money on parties.
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Those two men are well-known playboys in the city.
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Rumors spread quickly about the city's famous playboys and their wild lifestyles.
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People say the new hotel is packed with celebrities and playboys every weekend.
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Many playboys are also businessmen.
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At the club, the playboys always seem to attract the most attention.
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