man-about-town

Noun

Meaning

a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

man about town

Synonyms

corinthian playboy beau joiner fop blood dandy cosmopolitan macaroni bon vivant man of the world sophisticate boulevardier clubman flaneur

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Hypernyms

pagan hedonist pleasure seeker

Examples

Midlife controversy and architecture Family abandonmentmain Aerial photo of Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin Local gossips noticed Wright's flirtations, and he developed a reputation in Oak Park as a man-about-town. Source: Internet

Walker's reputation as a flamboyant man-about-town made him a hero to many working-class voters; he was often seen at legitimate theaters and illegitimate speakeasies. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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