as in pimp
a man who solicits clients for a woman who is willing to engage in sexual activities for money
coppers arresting both the prostitute and her fancy man
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Recent Examples of fancy man
Most of the fancy men on the field are not allowed to use their hands, a very important and capable body part.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 July 2025
Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 14 July 2025
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pimp
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The veteran sideline reporter and member of FOX Sports’ A-Team braved the freezing temperature in Philly by swaddling herself in a capacious coat, which drew comparisons to a diverse array of notorious icons of warmth including Cruella De Ville, Jon Snow, emus, mob wives, pimps, and Ric Flair.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nobody in his right mind would call Bogdanovich a pimp.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fancy man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancy%20man. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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