boy toy

American  

[boi toi] / ˈbɔɪ ˌtɔɪ /

noun

Slang: Usually Disparaging.

1. Also toy boy a young man noted for his good looks and sexual prowess, especially one who maintains relationships with older, more powerful people.

2. a man regarded as a sex object.

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Sensitive Note

This term is usually used with disparaging intent. But it can also be used playfully or affectionately, as when referring to one's lover.

Etymology

Origin of boy toy

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“Betsabee Romero has radically feminized the classic boy toy, gilding the chrome on a 1955 Ford, painting its canvas-covered exterior in a lush floral pattern worthy of an offering to the Virgin of Guadalupe and filling its interior with layers of dried roses,” Knight wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Nicola Marsh's "The Boy Toy" reacts by switching the anxiety to white love interest Rory, who frets about meeting his love interest's big Indian family.

From Salon

She said, “Santa Claus brought me a boy toy.” – she thought because they weren’t pink they weren’t for her.

From The Guardian

You mentioned satisfaction, Glenn, and I think it’s telling that “Bridesmaids” opens with that sex scene between Annie and Hamm’s boorish boy toy, Ted, which shows a different kind of transaction in progress.

From Los Angeles Times

Just weeks after being spotted getting extra close with her background dancer 25-year-old Ahlamalik Williams in Miami, Madonna, 61, is pulling back the veil on speculation she and her new boy toy might be an item – this time by bringing the rhythmic mover and shaker along on the family’s final vacation of 2019.

From Fox News