GIGOLO


Meaning of GIGOLO in English

/jig"euh loh', zhig"-/ , n. , pl. gigolos .

1. a man living off the earnings or gifts of a woman, esp. a younger man supported by an older woman in return for his sexual attentions and companionship.

2. a male professional dancing partner or escort.

[ 1920-25; gigolette woman of the streets or public dance halls, prob. ult. deriv. of MF giguer to frolic (see JIG 2 ); cf. GIGLET, ME gig ( e ) lot, which may have influenced gigolette ]

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