romeo
word
/ˈɹoʊmiˌoʊ/
ROH-mee-oh
/ɹˈəʊmɪˌəʊ/
ROH-mee-oh
Definition
A romeo is a man who tries to attract women in a charming or romantic way, often with a playful or slightly negative meaning. It can describe someone seen as a ladies' man.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and often humorous. It is not a neutral compliment: it can suggest flirting too much or not being serious. Common in phrases like 'be a romeo' or 'play the romeo.'
Spanish: galán - seductorPortuguese (BR): galã - conquistadorPortuguese (PT): galã - sedutorChinese (Simplified): 情场高手 - 风流男Chinese (Traditional): 情場高手 - 風流男Hindi: आशिक़ मिज़ाज आदमी - रिझाने वाला आदमीArabic: مغازل - لعوبBengali: রোমিও (মেয়েদের পটাতে পটু লোক)Russian: ромео - ловеласJapanese: ロミオ - 色男Vietnamese: romeo - trai đào hoaKorean: 로미오 - 바람둥이Turkish: romeo - çapkınUrdu: رومیو (عورتوں کو لبھانے والا مرد)Indonesian: romeo - playboy
Example Sentences
She rolled her eyes and told him to stop playing the romeo.
natural
He acts like a romeo around every new girl in class.
basic
Don't be such a romeo at the party.
basic
Everyone called him a romeo in college.
basic
He thinks he's some kind of romeo, but his lines are terrible.
natural
Look at Mike buying flowers again—total romeo move.
natural