情夫

Noun

 * 1) extramarital male lover of a married woman

Etymology
Probably from compound. Compare modern 🇨🇬.

Noun

 * 1)  a male lover, a male fling, a paramour

Usage notes
Specifically refers to an extramarital male lover.

Dated overtones. Implies a secret relationship. Generally being replaced in modern usage by the term.

Synonyms

 * : literally hidden man
 * : literally "colorful" man
 * : a lover
 * : a paramour, a man on the side

Related terms

 * : a female lover, a female fling, a mistress