Etymology Edit

First attested in English in 1922. [1] From French gigolo ( “ young lover kept by an older woman � ). first attested in that sense in 1904 (attested since 1850 in the sense “lover of a gigolette or pimp�, and since 1894 in the sense “elegant young man whose means of livelihood are dubious�), [2] [3] a back-formation from gigolette ( “ promiscuous dancing girl, girl available for hire as a dancing partner � ). [4] attested since 1850, from giguer ( “ to dance � ). from gigue ( “ fiddle; type of dance; jig � ). More at jig .

Pronunciation Edit

1. A man who has a sexual relationship with a woman from whom he receives payment .
2. A hired escort or dancing partner for a woman.
   • 1929. Irving Caesar. "Just a Gigolo" lyrics: I'm just a gigolo / And everywhere I go / People know the part I'm playin' / Paid for every dance / Sellin' each romance / Ooh, what they're sayin'

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Translations Edit

male having sexual relationships for money