Can the word “heart throb” be used with woman?
Posted by Sunil Jose on March 27, 2008
The dictionaries define a heart-throb as an actor or a singer who is very popular with women. The word is generally not used with women. Brad Pitt, for example, is usually referred to as a heart-throb. Actresses and female singers who are very popular with the opposite sex are usually called “sweethearts”. Julia Roberts, for example, is always referred to as “America’s sweetheart” by the popular media. The word “sweetheart” can be used with men as well.
S. Upendran , The Hindu- ‘Know Your English’ Series, Feb 04, 2003
