1. a man who is paid to be a dancing partner or escort for women
2. a man who is financially supported by a woman in exchange for companionship
Usage: often disapproving

Examples

• He worked as a gigolo at the dance hall in the 1940s.
• The wealthy widow hired a gigolo to accompany her to social events.
• In the old Hollywood movies, the gigolo was often portrayed as charming but untrustworthy.
• She suspected her friend’s young boyfriend was just a gigolo after her money.
• The dance instructor doubled as a gigolo for lonely clients.
• He lived the life of a gigolo, moving from one wealthy patron to another.