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fancy men

noun

plural of fancy man
as in pimps
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 men Instead, the fancy men are going to play billiards after they’re done discussing the Royal Opera House. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
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pimps
Noun
  • The two cousins then decided to become pimps, and several young women reportedly began working for them.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Dressed in revealing clothing, some were visibly nervous; others appeared calm as nearby pimps watched over them like hawks.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
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“Fancy men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancy%20men. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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