heartthrob

noun

UK/ˈhɑːt.θrɒb/
US/ˈhɑːrt.θrɑːb/

Definitions of heartthrob noun

  1. Countable

    A well-known and attractive man, typically a singer or actor, who is admired by many women.

    • The young actor is the current heartthrob.

    • The singer's concert drove all the fans wild; he is truly a heartthrob.

    • He was a heartthrob in his youth, appearing on the cover of every teen magazine.