I. ˈrōmēˌō noun
( -s )
Etymology: after Romeo, ill-fated lover in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
1. usually capitalized : one given over to a love affair or lovemaking
his hair slicked down like any dance hall Romeo's — Time
deserting art and science for beauty, he became a celebrated international Romeo — Alva Johnston
2. : a man's slipper or shoe with a high backing quarter, high front, and usually U-shaped elastic gores at the sides — compare congress gaiter , gaiter , juliet
II.
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: after Romeo
— a communications code word for the letter r