What do guys mean when they say "arm candy"?

Anonymous
So I met this guy online. We literally only started talking about a week ago. I've been getting to know him, and several times he's called me pretty or beautiful. While I appreciate the compliments, I'm concerned he only sees me as an attractive accessory and nothing more.

We were texting today and he is at a party with friends. He told me that he "Kinda wished I was here so that I could have some arm candy".

I kind of feel like he's objectifying me a bit. Like I have more to offer than just a pretty face. I am not conceited, I definitely don't think I'm all that. I just don't like being treated like an object and I like guys to see me as a person.

He mentioned several times during our first date that I look much better than the pictures. And he's been super clingy since them, sending me all sorts of texts telling me he wished he was with me and stuff.

I'm not comfortable with this as I barely know this guy and we met once and the date lasted an hour. He had to go back to his city.

What do you guys think?
What do guys mean when they say "arm candy"?
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