man-eater

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Meaning · English

A seductive dangerous woman, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

That only proves she has affairs with them too. She's a man-eater.

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 “man-eater” mean?

A seductive dangerous woman, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.

Is “man-eater” formal or informal?

man-eater is generally slang.