dirty beau

dirty beau

obsolete A man who is stylish in dress but otherwise dirty or disheveled. A lady like myself can't go to this event with a dirty beau on my arm! What will people think? Would you please trim your beard already? You're turning into a real dirty beau. Do you really think a wealthy girl like Helena will want anything to do with a dirty beau like you?
See also: beau, dirty
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