Meaning

3 senses
  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.

    Schönling

  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pretty, boy.

Examples

6 sentences
  1. Tom is a pretty bright boy.

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  2. I know Tom is a pretty bright boy.

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  3. I know that Tom is a pretty bright boy.

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  4. The girls' cats are prettier than the boys' dogs.

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  5. Is it normal that many young people these days idolize pretty boy stars?

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