beau
1. a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman (Freq. 1) - if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked • Syn: boyfriend, fellow, swain, young man • Hypernyms: man, adult male, lover 2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance • Syn: dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse • Derivationally related forms: dandify (for: dandy) • Hypernyms: man, adult male • Hyponyms: coxcomb, cockscomb, macaroni • Instance Hyponyms: Brummell, George Bryan Brummell, Beau Brummell
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