Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fancy-man

Noun

/ˈfæn.si.mæn/

Definition

A man who is excessively concerned with appearance and style, often seen as someone who enjoys the finer things in life.

Examples

He always wears tailored suits and expensive shoes; he’s quite the fancy-man.
At the gala, the fancy-man caught everyone’s eye with his flamboyant attire.
Although he loved being a fancy-man, he often struggled to keep up with the costs associated with his lifestyle.

Meaning

The term ‘fancy-man’ typically refers to a man who takes great pride in his style and presentation, sometimes to the point of being showy or ostentatious.