PLAYBOYS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Playboy

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century (in the sense ‘boy actor’): from play + boy. The current sense originated in the early 19th century in Irish English

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈpleɪbɔɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a wealthy man who spends his time enjoying himself, especially one who behaves irresponsibly or has many casual sexual relationships

Short Definition:

wealthy man who spends his time enjoying himself

Examples:
  • he isn't the marrying type, he's just a playboy
  • a playboy lifestyle

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