noun

gigolo

JIG-uh-loh/ˈdʒɪɡələʊ/

A man paid or financially supported by a woman for romantic or sexual companionship.

The gigolo receives payment from the woman before offering attentive romantic companionship.

A compact two-moment sequence depicts a woman paying a male companion, followed immediately by his attentive romantic companionship.

Etymology

gigoloFrenchmale escort or paid dancing partner

French gigolo was formed as the male counterpart of gigole, which could mean “dancing girl” or “prostitute.” This pairing connects the word with paid companionship and sexual attentions.

In context

Cute Bliss102:42

I could give you some money. >> Song Shi Won. Are you treating me like a gigolo? Are you treating me like a gigolo? Do you realize I'm legally your husband?

💞No one can make the two spoiled young masters behave—until these two village girls appear

More examples

He works as a gigolo, offering romance in exchange for money.
She pays her gigolo's rent and covers his travel expenses.
The film portrays gigolos who rely on wealthy women for support.

Forms

gigolo · gigolos

Similar words

escort: May provide social companionship without romance or sexual involvement.
prostitute: Specifically receives payment for sex, rather than broader companionship.