'playboy' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'play' and 'boy', where 'play' meant 'to engage in activity for enjoyment' and 'boy' referred to a 'young man'.

'playboy' was first used in the late 19th century to describe a man who indulged in leisure activities and social pleasures.

Initially, it meant 'a man who enjoys social activities', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a wealthy man who behaves irresponsibly or promiscuously'.