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pretty boys

pretty boys is the plural of pretty boy.

Meaning of pretty boy

Noun

pretty boy (plural pretty boys)

  1. (derogatory, disapproving, endearing, mildly, often, slang) A young man whose physical attractiveness is considered rather unmasculine and who may be vain about his appearance.
  2. (slang, usually) A good-looking young man, especially whose good looks are rather effeminate than masculine.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pretty, boy.

Questions about pretty boys

What is pretty boys the plural of?
Pretty boys is the plural of pretty boy.

Words near pretty boys in the dictionary

  1. pretty
  2. pretty as a picture
  3. pretty as a speckled pup
  4. Pretty Beach
  5. pretty boy
  6. pretty boys
  7. Pretty Good Privacy
  8. pretty horsebreaker
  9. pretty horsebreakers
  10. pretty much
  11. pretty pass

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