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lounge lizard
lounge lizardn. Informal A person, usually a man, who frequents bars or cocktail lounges.lounge lizard n informal an idle frequenter of places where rich or prominent people gather lounge′ liz`ard
n. Slang. 1. a foppishly idle womanizer. 2. a sponger. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  lounge lizard - a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support himlizardgigolo - a man who has sex with and is supported by a woman |
Translationslounge lizard
lounge lizardA man who frequents bars and clubs in an attempt to meet women. Primarily heard in US. That dive bar is filled with nothing but troublemakers and lounge lizards.See also: lizard, loungelounge lizardA man interested in snaring a wealthy woman. The phrase was first heard after World War I, when it was applied to musicians who performed in supper clubs and kept an eye out for susceptible women of means. As the century progressed, a man didn't have to be a musician; any well-dressed predatory male earned that phrase. Some say “lizard” referred to reptile shoes that were popular footwear; other say the word applies to the men's low-life character. “Lounge lizard” is the male equivalent of “gold digger.”See also: lizard, loungeSee LLZ
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Synonyms for lounge lizardnoun a man who idles about in the lounges of hotels and bars in search of women who would support himSynonymsRelated Words |