Definitions

1. noun

A man who accompanies a woman in public as a sign of her status or wealth, often without any romantic relationship.

“In 18th-century Venice, he was a prominent cicisbeo to the wealthy Contarini family.”

2. verb

To act as a cicisbeo to someone, often in a way that is seen as pretentious or attention-seeking.

“He was accused of cicisbeoing the young socialite to get attention from the media.”