"cougarness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: cougar + -ness Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cougar|ness}} cougar + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cougarness (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, US, slang, rare) The quality of being a cougar (older woman who seeks relationships with younger males). Tags: Canada, US, rare, slang, uncountable Related terms: cougarhood

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