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beau-catcher

beau-catcher

9.9
A person who attracts many people wanting to date them
  • noun
  • /boʊˈkætʃər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : mujer atractiva
  • Everyone at school considered Julie a true beau-catcher because of her lively personality.

Examples

  • In the novel, the main character is a notorious beau-catcher who leaves a trail of broken hearts.

  • She is a stunning beau-catcher at every party.

  • With his new haircut and confidence, Adam became the office beau-catcher.

  • Many consider Lisa to be a beau-catcher.

  • Everyone at school viewed Julie as a talented beau-catcher due to her friendly demeanor and charm.

  • In the story, the protagonist is portrayed as a skilled beau-catcher, effortlessly winning the affection of those around her.

  • With her infectious smile and charisma, she quickly established herself as the office's most popular beau-catcher.

Synonyms

catch
vsbeau-catcher
  • Informal
56 6.1

A person who would make a good partner

draws many admirers without implying suitability for marriage
heartthrob
vsbeau-catcher
  • Informal
16 5.4

A famous person, usually a man, who many people feel strong romantic attraction to

attracts many admirers usually as a woman rather than being famous and male
babe magnet
vsbeau-catcher
  • Informal
5 8.3

A person or thing that attracts many people who want to date

is a neutral term for a woman who draws many admirers
fascinator
vsbeau-catcher
1 7.9

Someone or something that attracts strong attention and admiration

is focused specifically on attracting multiple romantic admirers
swooner
vsbeau-catcher
  • Archaic
1 8.7

A person who is very attractive and makes others feel faint with excitement

draws many admirers without necessarily causing strong fainting reactions

Antonyms

wallflower
  • Informal
11 7.0

A shy person who stays at the edge of a party and does not dance

How Attractive

beau-catcher
  • Archaic
9.9
celebrity
480 2.3

Surface Forms

beau-catcher singular
beau-catchers plural

Morphology

beau-catcher = beau + catcher (transparent) = beau + catch + er

A clear compound of 'beau' + 'catcher' (itself 'catch' + '-er'), so the meaning 'someone who attracts admirers' follows directly from the parts.

Etymology

Beau-catcher comes from the French word beau ('admirer' or 'beautiful') and the English word catcher ('one who catches'). That's why a beau-catcher is someone who 'catches' many lovers or admirers.