fancy man

noun

: a woman's paramour
also : pimp

Examples of fancy man in a Sentence

coppers arresting both the prostitute and her fancy man
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Most of the fancy men on the field are not allowed to use their hands, a very important and capable body part. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fancy man was circa 1811

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“Fancy man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fancy%20man. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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