boy toy

[ boi toi ]

noun

, Slang: Usually Disparaging.

1. Also toy boy. a young man noted for his good looks and sexual prowess, especially one who maintains relationships with older, more powerful people.
2. a man regarded as a sex object.

Sensitive Note

This term is usually used with disparaging intent. But it can also be used playfully or affectionately, as when referring to one's lover.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boy toy¹

First recorded in 1985–90