pretty boys

plural of pretty boy
1
as in beaus
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance a downtown dance club with lots of pretty boys in attendance

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2
as in studs
a physically attractive man as a musical performer, he has yet to prove that he's more than just another pretty boy

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  • The island is home to over 260 bird species, as well as other animals like alligators and foxes.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The foxes, however, eat the hares and thus limit their population.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Pretty boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty%20boys. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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