lover boy

or lov·er·boy

[ luhv-er boi ]

noun

, Informal.

1. 1. a man with whom a person has a sexual or romantic relationship:

      Her new lover boy posted a cute video of them holding hands.

   2. Sometimes Lover Boy. a playful and affectionate term of address for such a man:

      Congratulations on our anniversary, Lover Boy!

2. a man who attracts or seeks to attract sexual or romantic partners:

   Small-screen lover boy Mike Shaw, who has stolen hearts with his dashing looks and personality, celebrates his birthday today.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lover boy¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Mudslinging a few pedophilia accusations was enough to knock down the certified lover boy.

From Salon

“Say, Drake, I hear you like ‘em young/ You better not ever go to cell block one,” he spits, before delivering a blistering reference to Drake's 2021 album, "Certified Lover Boy."

From Salon

The “Certified Lover Boy” rapper allegedly released his diss track a week after his “First Person Shooter” collaborator J.Cole walked back his fiery “7 Minute Drill” against Lamar.

From Los Angeles Times

After withdrawing 2021’s “Certified Lover Boy” from competition in apparent protest of the Grammys’ iffy history with hip-hop, the genre’s biggest act is back in the hunt this year with his and 21 Savage’s toxic bro-down of a duo album.

From Los Angeles Times

Drake is a self-proclaimed resident lover boy.

From Salon