flower boy
- noun
- /ˈflaʊər bɔɪ/
- Informal
:
chico bonito
- The fashion magazine called him a flower boy after the runway show for his soft, stylish look.
Examples
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Many K-pop fans praised the group's flower boy image and its delicate, fashionable styling onstage.
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Street photographers often seek out flower boys known for delicate features, makeup, and bold outfits.
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He is such a charming flower boy!
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Many flower boys are seen in fashion shows.
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The fashion magazine called him a flower boy after the runway show for his soft, stylish look.
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Many K-pop fans praised the group's flower boy image and its delicate, fashionable styling onstage.
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Street photographers often seek out flower boys known for delicate features, makeup, and bold outfits.
Synonyms
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A young man who has a delicate, attractive face
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun 'flower' carries senses of delicacy, beauty or blossoming, so a learner who knows both words could plausibly infer this refers to a boy noted for prettiness or a delicate appearance. However, the specific cultural nuance — fashionable, often androgynous admiration in pop culture — is a pragmatic/cultural extension not fully predictable from the parts alone, so the phrase is only partially transparent to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Flower boy may come from comparing a young man's soft, pretty look to a flower, which suggests delicate beauty and careful style. So it now means 'a young man admired for a delicate, pretty, and stylish look'.