Gigolo
noun
A man who is paid or financially supported by a woman, especially to be her escort or lover.
She hired a handsome gigolo for the evening party.
Often appears as...
- handsome gigolo
- wealthy gigolo
noun
A man who has a lot of romantic relationships, often just for money or gifts.
Despite his charm, she could see he was just a gigolo looking for a wealthy woman to support him.
Often appears as...
- charming gigolo
- gigolo lifestyle
noun
A man who is paid or financially supported by a woman, especially to be her escort or lover.
She hired a handsome gigolo for the evening party.
Often appears as...
- handsome gigolo
- wealthy gigolo
noun
A man who has a lot of romantic relationships, often just for money or gifts.
Despite his charm, she could see he was just a gigolo looking for a wealthy woman to support him.
Often appears as...
- charming gigolo
- gigolo lifestyle
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Arrangement
Focuses on a man being financially supported, not just companionship.
He was more than a boyfriend; he was a gigolo with an apartment paid for by her.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
The term 'gigolo' is exclusively used for men, never for women.
Unlike a female escort, a gigolo is a man hired by women.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Events
Often hired to accompany women to social functions or events.
She was seen at the gala with a gigolo by her side.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Arrangement
Focuses on a man being financially supported, not just companionship.
He was more than a boyfriend; he was a gigolo with an apartment paid for by her.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
The term 'gigolo' is exclusively used for men, never for women.
Unlike a female escort, a gigolo is a man hired by women.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Events
Often hired to accompany women to social functions or events.
She was seen at the gala with a gigolo by her side.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Arrangement
Focuses on a man being financially supported, not just companionship.
He was more than a boyfriend; he was a gigolo with an apartment paid for by her.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
The term 'gigolo' is exclusively used for men, never for women.
Unlike a female escort, a gigolo is a man hired by women.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Events
Often hired to accompany women to social functions or events.
She was seen at the gala with a gigolo by her side.
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Video examples
Edith Widder: Glowing...
He has no lure for attracting food and no teeth for eating it when it gets there. His only hope for existence on this planet is as a gigolo. He's got to find himself a babe and then he's got to latch on for life. So this little guy
Video examples
Edith Widder: Glowing...
He has no lure for attracting food and no teeth for eating it when it gets there. His only hope for existence on this planet is as a gigolo. He's got to find himself a babe and then he's got to latch on for life. So this little guy
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Quote examples
Howie Carr
American Author
Nobody has ever denied that when it comes to his trade - gigolo - John Forbes Kerry is one of the all-time greats. He's in the Gigolo Hall of Fame. See, a really good gigolo might snag one heiress in a lifetime with a nine-figure trust fund. Kerry has married two. When it comes to gigolos, he's Steve Jobs.
Quote examples
Ronnie Hawkins
American Musician
The bigtime for you is just around the corner.' They told me that first in 1952 - boy, it's been a long corner. If I don't hit the bigtime in the next 25 or 30 years, I'm gonna pack in the music business and become a full-time gigolo.
Quote examples
A. A. Gill
British Writer
If New York is a wise guy, Paris a coquette, Rome a gigolo and Berlin a wicked uncle, then London is an old lady who mutters and has the second sight. She is slightly deaf, and doesn't suffer fools gladly.
Quote examples
Cesar Romero
American Actor
I should only have been as lucky as Valentino, in the movies - I didn't have to be a gigolo. In real life.
Quote examples
Cesar Romero
American Actor
The Thin Man was a good break, because it was highly popular. I played a gigolo in it.
Quote examples
Howie Carr
American Author
Nobody has ever denied that when it comes to his trade - gigolo - John Forbes Kerry is one of the all-time greats. He's in the Gigolo Hall of Fame. See, a really good gigolo might snag one heiress in a lifetime with a nine-figure trust fund. Kerry has married two. When it comes to gigolos, he's Steve Jobs.
Quote examples
Ronnie Hawkins
American Musician
The bigtime for you is just around the corner.' They told me that first in 1952 - boy, it's been a long corner. If I don't hit the bigtime in the next 25 or 30 years, I'm gonna pack in the music business and become a full-time gigolo.
Quote examples
A. A. Gill
British Writer
If New York is a wise guy, Paris a coquette, Rome a gigolo and Berlin a wicked uncle, then London is an old lady who mutters and has the second sight. She is slightly deaf, and doesn't suffer fools gladly.
Quote examples
Cesar Romero
American Actor
I should only have been as lucky as Valentino, in the movies - I didn't have to be a gigolo. In real life.
Quote examples
Cesar Romero
American Actor
The Thin Man was a good break, because it was highly popular. I played a gigolo in it.
Example 1 of 5
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