Meaning of rent boy | Babel Free

Definitions

A male prostitute, typically young and gay.

British, informal

Equivalents

Examples

“Francis Urquhart: Got anything on him? Tim Stamper: There was a whiff of scandal about ten years ago. Francis Urquhart: Rent boy. In a train. To Red Hill. Yes. Wanted to sell his story but we bought it and hushed him up. Be ungentlemanly to bring that up. A man's private life should be private. Tim Stamper: On the other hand, getting sucked off in second class is hardly prime ministerial behaviour. Francis Urquhart: Yes, you have a point there.”

“An Irishman came up to him, bought him a drink, asked him if he was a rent boy, and agreed to give £40 for coming back.”

“Just then, a rent boy with perfect white teeth and a babyface flashed me one of those unforgettable Thai smiles.”

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