puma
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Meaning · English
A woman in her 20s or 30s who seeks relationships with younger men; a younger cougar.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“Younger can be good. How much younger?” Regina asked, inspecting the appetizer plates for any lingering bites. “I don't know,” Alexa said frowning. “Why does that matter?” “Less than eight years makes you a Puma. Over eight years makes you a Cougar,” Regina said wisely, grinning as Lauren nodded ex
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 “puma” mean?
A woman in her 20s or 30s who seeks relationships with younger men; a younger cougar.
Is “puma” formal or informal?
puma is generally slang.