dreamboat

English

/ˈdɹiːmbəʊt/, /ˈdɹiːmboʊt/

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) An exceptionally good-looking and sexually attractive person, particularly a young man.
  • (slang) Anything considered highly desirable for its kind.

Etymology

Compound from English dream + English boat.

Origin

English

boat

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