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cougar

/ˈkuː.ɡər/

Tradução: Grande felino selvagem das Américas, também conhecido como puma ou onça-parda. Na gíria, mulher mais velha que se relaciona com homem mais jovem.

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noun

/ˈkuː.ɡər/B1formal
  • ptGrande felino selvagem das Américas, também conhecido como puma ou onça-parda. Na gíria, mulher mais velha que se relaciona com homem mais jovem.

A large wild cat native to the Americas, also known as a mountain lion or puma.

  1. Large wild catA2formal

    A large, powerful wild cat native to the Americas, also known as a mountain lion or puma.

    ptOnça-parda

    • A cougar was spotted in the national park.
    • Cougars are solitary animals that hunt at night.
    • The hikers were warned about cougar sightings in the area.

    Sinônimoscatamountmountain lionpainterpantherpuma

  2. Older woman dating younger menB2informalamerican

    An older woman who seeks romantic or sexual relationships with younger men.

    ptMulher mais velha que se relaciona com homens mais jovens

    • She jokingly called herself a cougar after dating a man ten years younger.
    • The term 'cougar' is often used in pop culture to describe older women with younger partners.
    • He was surprised to learn his new girlfriend was considered a cougar by her friends.
Formas
  • cougars plural form
  • cougars' possessive plural form
  • cougar's possessive singular form