fancy man


noun

a woman's lover.
a pimp.

Origin of fancy man

First recorded in 1805–15

Example sentences from the Web for fancy man

  • When he had done, 'Sir George was the girl's fancy-man, then?'

    The Castle Inn |Stanley John Weyman
  • And I don't see as parsons are better than other folk when they has to do with a lady as likes her fancy-man.

    He Knew He Was Right |Anthony Trollope
  • The real thing is to sit near one of the openings, which enables the fancy-man to exhibit his embroidered gaiters and neat leg.

    Gatherings From Spain |Richard Ford
  • Cards are also going all day long, and there is generally a Fancy-man—or blackleg—ready to oblige a friend.

British Dictionary definitions for fancy man

fancy man

noun slang

a woman's lover
a pimp