NYT Dictionary

PLAYBOY

/ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/
NounPLAY-boyplay-boy · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018

Meaning

A single man, especially a wealthy one, who devotes himself to a life of leisure and pleasure, often sexual, without commitments or responsibilities.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From play + boy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hedonistcorinthianbladeclubwomancontestantcutupflirtjoinermixerphilanderer

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.

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