What Does COUGAR Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
A COUGAR is the term used for an older woman (typically in her 40s) seeking a sexual relationship with a younger man.More Detail...
The word COUGAR tends not to be used in a derogatory way. In fact, it carries a connotation of the woman being sexy, if a little predatory. COUGAR is one of several animal-related terms that have emerged to describe the age difference between male and female partners. For example:- JAGUAR (woman (50+) who likes younger men)
- KITTEN (woman with an older man)
- PANTHER (woman who likes older men)
- PUMA (woman in her 30s who dates younger men)
- RHINO (older man looking for a younger woman)
- TROUT (older man looking for a younger woman)
Image for COUGAR
When I write COUGAR, I mean this:

The image shows a woman (the "cougar") with a younger man.
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:COUGAR | |
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Definition: | Older Woman Hunting a Younger Man |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults |
Examples of COUGAR in Sentences
Here is an example of COUGAR in a conversation:- Charlie: Is that John's new girlfriend?
- Jordan: Yes, she's a real COUGAR.
- Charlie: Lucky John!
An Academic Look at COUGAR
The word COUGAR typically plays the role of a noun, but it is occasionally seen as an adjective. For example:- I need a one-night stand with a COUGAR. (Here, COUGAR is a noun.)
- You need some COUGAR action, mate. (Although rare, COUGAR can also be used as an adjective.)
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "an experienced mistress" instead of COUGAR.Example of COUGAR Used in a Text
COUGAR
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PUMA (woman who dates younger men)
RHINO (older man looking for a younger woman)
TROUT (older man looking for a younger woman)
KITTEN (woman with an older man)
PANTHER (woman who likes older men)
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