gigolo

gigolo
/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; < F, masc. deriv. of gigolette woman of the streets or public dance halls, prob. ult. deriv. of MF giguer to frolic (see JIG2); cf. GIGLET, ME gig(e)lot, which may have influenced gigolette]

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