boy toy

American  

[boi toi] / ˈbɔɪ ˌtɔɪ /

noun

Slang: Usually Disparaging.

boy toys plural

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.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• boy toys
  plural

Etymology

Origin of boy toy

First recorded in 1985–90