city boy

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A male inhabitant of a city, or one who prefers city life

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nam giới sống ở thành phố hoặc ưa thích cuộc sống thành thị

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A man who works in the financial sector (often capitalised).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người đàn ông làm việc trong lĩnh vực tài chính

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A man who prioritizes his own financial success and lifestyle over romantic relationships with women.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người đàn ông ưu tiên thành công và lối sống của mình hơn mối quan hệ lãng mạn với phụ nữ

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Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “city boy” mean?

A male inhabitant of a city, or one who prefers city life

Is “city boy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.