noun
loverboy
LUHV-boy
Loverboy (noun) means Informal, often mocking: a young man who is confident with romantic partners. Example: “His friends teased him, calling him "loverboy" after the date.”
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Informal, often mocking: a young man who is confident with romantic partners.
"His friends teased him, calling him "loverboy" after the date."
How to use loverboy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cheeky nickname for a man who charms romantic partners easily.
When to use it
Informal and usually playful or teasing in tone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- loverboys
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Etymology
Formed from lover and boy.
Rhymes for loverboy
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What does “loverboy” mean?
The word “loverboy” means informal, often mocking: a young man who is confident with romantic partners. In plain terms, a cheeky nickname for a man who charms romantic partners easily.
How do you pronounce “loverboy”?
“Loverboy” is pronounced LUHV-boy (/ˈlʌvɚˌbɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “loverboy” in a sentence?
Here is “loverboy” used in a sentence: “His friends teased him, calling him "loverboy" after the date.”
What part of speech is “loverboy”?
“Loverboy” is a noun.
