Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cougarness

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cougar-ness
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quality of being a cougar (older woman who seeks relationships with younger males).

Canadian usage; American usage; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In my last visits I wanted to shield Bonnie from the public's probing eye, to guarantee her the company of people who knew her condition and still respected her cougarness."
"I understand that once she has found a regular relationship, no matter the age difference, ,^([sic]) she's no longer a cougar. I'm not sure if a regular booty-call partner is enough of a relationship to break her cougarness. However, the best definition, I believe, is a cougar (as any wild cat) is on the prowl for fresh (young) meat!"
"Then Mrs. Rock basically confessed to her own predatory cougarness: […]"

Etymology

From cougar + -ness.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: cougar

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

cougarhood

Questions

What does cougarness mean?: The quality of being a cougar (older woman who seeks relationships with younger males).
Where does cougarness come from?: From cougar + -ness.

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