Pronunciation: /pleɪ.bɔɪ/

Definitions of playboy

noun a wealthy man who spends his time enjoying himself, especially one who behaves irresponsibly or is sexually promiscuous

Example Sentences

A1 He is a playboy who loves to flirt with many women.

A2 The playboy billionaire was known for his extravagant parties and lavish lifestyle.

B1 The magazine featured an article about the life of a wealthy playboy in the city.

B2 Despite his reputation as a playboy, he was actually a kind and caring person.

C1 The playboy lifestyle eventually caught up with him, leading to scandals and controversies.

C2 The playboy's charm and charisma made him irresistible to many, but few truly knew the man behind the image.

Examples of playboy in a Sentence

formal The playboy philanthropist donated a large sum of money to the charity.

informal That guy is such a playboy, always surrounded by beautiful women.

slang I heard he's a real playboy, always partying and dating different people.

figurative She's a playboy in the business world, always making bold moves and taking risks.

Grammatical Forms of playboy

past tense

played

plural

playboys

comparative

more playboy

superlative

most playboy

present tense

plays

future tense

will play

perfect tense

have played

continuous tense

is playing

singular

playboy

positive degree

playboy

infinitive

to play

gerund

playing

participle

played

Origin and Evolution of playboy

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'playboy' originated from the English language.
Evolution of the word: Originally, 'playboy' referred to a man who led a life devoted to pleasure and leisure activities. Over time, the term has evolved to also imply a man who is wealthy and enjoys a luxurious lifestyle, often associated with a carefree and hedonistic attitude.