magnet /ˈmæɡ.nɪt/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism. •[in compounds] (informal, figurative) An alluring or attractive person or thing.He always had a girl on his arm – he's a bit of a babe magnet. •(Internet) Ellipsis of magnet link.Magnets are thus used to create a package of cryptologic information and bundling^([sic]) it together. — 2019 formsmagnets Phrases with magnet fist magnetSomeone who makes others want to hit them, typically through being annoying or otherwise unpleasant.