playboy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A single man, especially a wealthy one, who devotes himself to a life of leisure and pleasure, often sexual, without commitments or responsibilities.
name
  1. A brand of adult magazines introduced in the United States.
noun
  1. A Playboy magazine.
adj
  1. Pertaining to a hedonistic philosophy and idealized women with exaggerated sexual characteristics.

Pronunciation

/ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-playboy.wav /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/

Word forms

playboy playboys more Playboy most Playboy

Etymology

From play + boy.

Synonyms

Derived words

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