pretty boy
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A young man whose physical attractiveness is considered rather unmasculine and who may be vain about his appearance.
Register: derogatory, slang
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 good-looking young man, especially whose good looks are rather effeminate than masculine.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pretty boy” mean?
A young man whose physical attractiveness is considered rather unmasculine and who may be vain about his appearance.
Is “pretty boy” formal or informal?
pretty boy is generally derogatory, slang.