The definition?
2007-03-28 04:53:48 · 4 answers · asked by Shirley G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
This originally referred to a wild animal such as a tiger which had acquired a taste for killing and eating humans.
Now it is common slang for a woman who is very aggressive with men.
2007-03-28 05:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One entry found for man-eater.
Main Entry: man-eat·er
Pronunciation: 'man-"E-t&r
Function: noun
: one that has or is thought to have an appetite for human flesh: as a : CANNIBAL b : MACKEREL SHARK; especially : GREAT WHITE SHARK -- called also man-eater shark, man-eating shark c : a large feline (as a lion or tiger) that has acquired the habit of feeding on human flesh
- man-eat·ing /-"E-ti[ng]/ adjective
2007-03-28 12:14:38 · answer #2 · answered by carly071 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The song maneater by Hall and Oats pretty much sums it up.
2007-03-28 11:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by JORDAN 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is the female equivalent of a womanizer
2007-03-28 11:57:02 · answer #4 · answered by Tones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋