philanderer

Meaning

Noun

  • One who plays at courtship; a fickle lover; a flirt (usually applies only to men).
  • Someone who engages in casual sex – usually frequently.

Origin

  • From philander + -er, from Ancient Greek φίλανδρος, from φίλος + ἀνήρ.

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