What does the word "cougar" mean?

Question

http://www.yournobody.com/2008/08/04/cougar-daughter-day-at-the-pool/

What is a cougar, i thought it was a land animal like a cat? or UH mascot?

Answer 1

It's a term used for an older woman (usually 40's) who go for much younger men.

Answer 2

there is the animal, or it is used to describe a "MILF", if you are familiar with that term

Answer 3

It's also a term for a s**y older woman who goes for younger guys.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.ph...

Answer 4

A hot older lady who sleeps with young men.

Answer 5

The most common definition for cougar is Puma concolor, aka puma, mountain lion, panther, or painter. It's also the name for a few cars, a jet fighter, some helicopters, etc. And as you've noted, it's also the name for the mascot for a number of sports teams.

In you link, however, cougar is slang for an older woman who prefers relationships with younger men.

Answer 6

it's also used to describe an old woman who likes to flirt with men that are younger than she is.

ex: Brooke Hogan's mom

Answer 7

a cougar is a term used to describe older (but still good looking for their age) women who are attracted to younger men and go out looking for them like women in there 20's, 30's, etc. do.

Answer 8

Cougar is an attractive seductive old woman who uses her s*x appeal to exploit . she goes to clubs, bars and public places to approach younger men..