English · Slang Attested 18+

cougar

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Meaning · English

An older woman who actively seeks the casual, often sexual, companionship of younger men, by implication a female “sexual predator”.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

A cougar approached Warren at the Palomino Club and asked for a dance.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cougar” mean?

An older woman who actively seeks the casual, often sexual, companionship of younger men, by implication a female “sexual predator”.

Is “cougar” formal or informal?

cougar is generally derogatory, slang.

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