Do you think “pretty boy” sounds like a backhanded compliment?

[Anonymous]

Since pretty is traditionally used to compliment female attractiveness.

Do you think some men might find it insults their masculinity, implying they look girl or feminine?

[g123hi]

it is only backhanded to boys who have a fragile ego and are fearful of their masculinity being challenged, it’s okay to call boys pretty too.

[In_Trance]

Depends on the context

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

"Since pretty is traditionally used to compliment female attractiveness"

Traditional? I haven't heard of this tradition. Must be regional instead. Some men could dislike it, yes, I guess some particularly rigid type of man could feel endangered.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Somewhat, it can be, I guess it depends on how you use it

[exitseven]

it does sound a little demeaning but there are indeed pretty boys out there.

[jonnyGoon]

Yes personally I would think most guys would feel as if that was

[Anonymous]

It is.

[Anonymous]

Depends