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glamour boy

American  

noun

  1. a man whose appearance or lifestyle is considered glamorous by popular standards.


Etymology

Origin of glamour boy

First recorded in 1935–40

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It was an astute choice for Mr. Danza, now 64, whose days as a glamour boy are numbered.

From New York Times Jun. 18, 2015

It is all proving a bit too much for Ravi Shastri, India's former glamour boy and captain – he led the side in one Test.

From The Guardian Jul. 31, 2011

Opportunities are coming at golf's new glamour boy very fast, but he shouldn't forget that they will all be fleeting if he doesn't win tournaments.

From Golf Digest Dec. 15, 2010

But Pujols also has been a Fielding Bible glamour boy for years now.

From Newsweek Mar. 31, 2010

He was an engaging fellow, a champion stick-fighter and a glamour boy, whose many girlfriends kept us all supplied with delicacies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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