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playboy

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈpɫeɪˌbɔɪ// UK //plˈeɪbɔɪ// play·boy

n. a wealthy man who spends his time and money on pleasure, especially by having many romantic relationships. He usually does not have a regular job and enjoys expensive things.

n. a wealthy man who leads a life of leisure and pursues frequent sexual or romantic encounters. Often carries a connotation of superficiality or a lack of professional responsibility.


SIMPLE

He lived the life of a playboy, traveling between luxury hotels.

CONTEXTUAL

The media often portrayed the young heir as a playboy until he took over the family business and proved his critics wrong.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the hollow existence of a mid-century playboy who finds that his vast inheritance and string of social engagements cannot mask his growing sense of isolation.

Synonyms
Origin

From play + boy.

Usage

Commonly used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'playboy lifestyle' or 'playboy image'.

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