noun
playboy
PLAY-boy
noun
1
A wealthy, unattached man who spends his time pursuing pleasure and romantic conquests rather than responsibility or commitment.
"He was portrayed in the tabloids as a jet-setting playboy."
How to Use Playboy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rich, carefree man focused on leisure, luxury, and romance rather than settling down.
Common pairings
playboy lifestyle
notorious playboy
Word Forms
more Playboy comparative, playboys plural, Playboys plural, most Playboy superlative
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Etymology
A compound of play and boy.