What does beau mean in English? Meaning of beau definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "beau": a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
Noun
Meaning: a man who is the lover of a girl or young womanExample: if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have askedSynonyms: beau
boyfriend
fellow
swain
young manHypernyms: adult male
lover
manMeaning of "beau": a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
Noun
Meaning: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearanceSynonyms: beau
clotheshorse
dandy
dude
fashion plate
fop
gallant
sheik
swellHyponyms: cockscomb
coxcomb
macaroniHypernyms: adult male
manInstance Hyponyms: beau brummell
brummell
george bryan brummellAdjective: (dated) A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop. 1811, Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility, chapter 21 “I do not comprehend the meaning of the word. But this I can say, that if he ever was a beau before he married, he is one still, for there is not the smallest alteration in him.” “Oh! dear! one never thinks of married mens’[sic] being beaux—they have something else to do.”1811, Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility, chapter 21 “I do not comprehend the meaning of the word. But this I can say, that if he ever was a beau before he married, he is one still, for there is not the smallest alteration in him.” “Oh! dear! one never thinks of married mens’[sic] being beaux—they have something else to do.”(dated) A male lover; a boyfriend. 1917, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, p. 142: Hannah's beau takes all her time 'n' thought, and when she gits a husband her mother'll be out o' sight and out o' mind. 2009, Philippa Bourke, Monsters and Critics [1], Dec 10, 2009: Kristin Davis has taken time out to enjoy the surf and sand with her Australian beau, photographer Russell James.1917, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, p. 142: Hannah's beau takes all her time 'n' thought, and when she gits a husband her mother'll be out o' sight and out o' mind.2009, Philippa Bourke, Monsters and Critics [1], Dec 10, 2009: Kristin Davis has taken time out to enjoy the surf and sand with her Australian beau, photographer Russell James.A male escort.Synonyms:
suitor, paramour, sweetheart, squire, love, escort, admirer, steady, honey, swain, flame, beloved, lover, cavalier, inamorato, fiancé, gentleman caller, gentleman friend, true love,
Antonyms:
enemy, hate, girlfriend, mistress,
