arm candy
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Attested US 1992.[1] Presumably derived from eye candy (which was first attested in 1984).
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arm candy (uncountable)
- (idiomatic) An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
- 1992 Aug. 21, Marcia Froelke Coburn, “Marilyn’s enduring appeal”, Chicago Tribune:
- All About Eve (1950, FoxVideo). [Marilyn Monroe had] already had mini-roles in eight movies when she turned up as George Sanders’ arm candy in the party scenes of this film.
- 2003 Feb. 17, Jeffrey Ressner, "Shot on Location," Time:
- Friends described her as always ready to serve as "arm candy"—that is, a pretty date—to industry players, in hopes of landing a role.
- 1992 Aug. 21, Marcia Froelke Coburn, “Marilyn’s enduring appeal”, Chicago Tribune:
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- arm candy at OneLook Dictionary Search
