What does playboy mean?

Definitions for playboy
ˈpleɪˌbɔɪplay·boy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. playboy, man-about-town, Corinthiannoun

    a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

Wiktionary

  1. playboynoun

    A man who does not work, but devotes himself to a life of pleasure, often sexual, without commitments or responsibilities.

  2. Playboynoun

    A Playboy magazine.

  3. Playboyadjective

    Pertaining to a hedonistic philosophy and idealized women with exaggerated sexual characteristics.

  4. Playboynoun

    A brand of adult magazines introduced in the United States.

Wikipedia

  1. Playboy

    Playboy is an American men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine, formerly in print and currently online. It was founded in Chicago in 1953, by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother.Known for its centerfolds of nude and semi-nude models (Playmates), Playboy played an important role in the sexual revolution and remains one of the world's best-known brands, having grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI), with a presence in nearly every medium. In addition to the flagship magazine in the United States, special nation-specific versions of Playboy are published worldwide, including those by licensees, such as Dirk Steenekamp's DHS Media Group.The magazine has a long history of publishing short stories by novelists such as Arthur C. Clarke, Ian Fleming, Vladimir Nabokov, Saul Bellow, Chuck Palahniuk, P. G. Wodehouse, Roald Dahl, Haruki Murakami, and Margaret Atwood. With a regular display of full-page color cartoons, it became a showcase for cartoonists such as Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Cole, Eldon Dedini, Jules Feiffer, Shel Silverstein, Erich Sokol, Roy Raymonde, Gahan Wilson, and Rowland B. Wilson.Playboy features monthly interviews of public figures, such as artists, architects, economists, composers, conductors, film directors, journalists, novelists, playwrights, religious figures, politicians, athletes, and race car drivers. The magazine generally reflects a liberal editorial stance, although it often interviews conservative celebrities.After a year-long removal of most nude photos in Playboy magazine, the March–April 2017 issue brought back nudity.

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  1. playboy

    A Playboy is a term used to describe a man who leads a playfully lavish or hedonistic lifestyle, typically characterized by engaging in various social activities, pursuing romantic or sexual relationships, and frequently attending parties or social events. This term is often associated with someone who is wealthy or influential and enjoys a leisurely lifestyle.

Wikidata

  1. Playboy

    Playboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with a presence in nearly every medium. Playboy is one of the world's best known brands. In addition to the flagship magazine in the United States, special nation-specific versions of Playboy are published worldwide. The magazine has a long history of publishing short stories by notable novelists such as Arthur C. Clarke, Ian Fleming, Vladimir Nabokov, Chuck Palahniuk, P. G. Wodehouse and Margaret Atwood. With a regular display of full-page color cartoons, it became a showcase for notable cartoonists, including Jack Cole, Eldon Dedini, Jules Feiffer, Shel Silverstein, Erich Sokol and Rowland B. Wilson. Playboy features monthly interviews of notable public figures, such as artists, architects, economists, composers, conductors, film directors, journalists, novelists, playwrights, religious figures, politicians, athletes and race car drivers. The magazine generally reflects a liberal editorial stance.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of playboy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of playboy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of playboy in a Sentence

  1. Jillian Lauren:

    I am a witness to the fact that The Playboy Sultan was drinking, was committing adultery, was not exactly living on the straight and narrow.

  2. Walter Cronkite:

    Objective journalism and an opinion column are about as similar as the Bible and Playboy magazine.

  3. Richie Notar:

    When I was Richie Notar, I used to walk by the Playboy Club, and I'd look in and say,' I can't wait to be 21. I'll get a key and be a grown-up.' It had nothing to do with the bunnies. It represented a martini and a jacket, being a grown-up.

  4. Derek Hudson:

    Hugh Hefner was identified as the face of Playboy for decades. Even though he’s gone and the family is not involved, these allegations in the consumer’s mind is that they associate him with the brand.

  5. Mara Einstein:

    Millennials are very experiential-oriented. Playboy Club's not about just buying a brand, Playboy Club's about experiencing a brand, if you're going to create a retail space to engage with the brand — from that perspective, it makes all the sense in the world.

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