English · Slang Attested

pretty boy

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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).

Meaning · English

A good-looking young man, especially whose good looks are rather effeminate than masculine.

Sources & notes

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

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.

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