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/Sounds like "bohm" (as in "boat") + "BOHN" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

A very attractive person, someone so good-looking they are compared to a sweet no one can resist. Used across Spain, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia as a genuine compliment, often said with admiration rather than objectification.

Examples

The new guy at work is a total bombón, the whole office is distracted.

That actress is gorgeous, there is no way to not look at her.

Regional synonyms

A charming rogue in Spain: someone with wit and cunning who always has a trick up their sleeve but never loses their likability. The tunante is not truly bad, just very skilled at getting their way, and you cannot help but admire them a little for it.