Schürzenjäger — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hound noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
- lothario noun A man mainly interested in seducing women.
- philanderer noun A man who has casual or secret romantic and sexual relationships with multiple women, especially while in a committed relationship.
- womanizer noun A man who habitually flirts with, seduces, or pursues many women.
Senses
Schürzenjäger is used for these senses in English:
- Lothario A man whose chief interest is seducing, usually women.
- hound (by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.
- lady-killer (colloquial) An uncaring womanizer.
- philanderer Someone who engages in casual sex – usually frequently.
- skirt chaser (idiomatic) A man with amorous intentions who habitually seeks out female companionship.
hound — full definition
- noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
- noun A person obsessively devoted to pursuing something (often in compounds).
- verb To pursue or harass someone relentlessly.
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