renter

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Meaning · English

(Synonym of rent boy) Male prostitute.

Register: slang

Examples

It was Sweet Alice who introduced me to the various renter types, and explained to me their costumes, and their habits, and their skills.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “renter” mean?

(Synonym of rent boy) Male prostitute.

Is “renter” formal or informal?

renter is generally slang.