GILF

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Meaning · English

A (putative) grandmother or (less commonly) grandfather found sexually attractive.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Men, I implore you: Fight your urge to net a doe. They're not worth the effort. Track yourself a GILF and you'll enjoy the spoils thoroughly.

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 “GILF” mean?

A (putative) grandmother or (less commonly) grandfather found sexually attractive.

Is “GILF” formal or informal?

GILF is generally slang, vulgar.