lounge lizard
The term "lounge lizard" emerged in early 20th-century America and is often used to describe someone who idles in social settings, particularly in pursuit of romantic or leisurely activities.
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Definition
C1Social Settings
(informal, slang)A person, often a man, who frequents bars, lounges, or clubs, typically in search of romantic or sexual encounters.
Example
- He's known as a lounge lizard, always hanging out in nightclubs and chatting up women.
C1Leisure
(informal, slang)Someone who spends a lot of time lounging idly in luxurious or fashionable settings.
Example
- After retiring, he became a bit of a lounge lizard, spending his days in the hotel lounge.
Similar
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