fancy man

noun

1. a woman's lover.
2. a pimp.

fancy man

noun

1. a woman's lover
2. a pimp

Word History and Origins

Origin of fancy man¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Cards are also going all day long, and there is generally a Fancy-man—or blackleg—ready to oblige a friend.

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Why, I fancy man will undo his own work, when he can find nothing better to busy himself in.

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The real thing is to sit near one of the openings, which enables the fancy-man to exhibit his embroidered gaiters and neat leg.

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Do you know that I can hang you, my woman, and your fancy man a well?

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If you dance with any of their women, you get her particular fancy-man on to you, don't you?

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