cradle snatcher

English

Etymology

Refers to the idea of snatching someone from a cradle, i.e. they are very young.

Pronunciation

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Noun

cradle snatcher (plural cradle snatchers)

(idiomatic, slang, derogatory) A person who prefers to date people significantly younger than themselves.

Synonyms

cradle robber

Hyponyms

cougar (North America, slang)
manther (North America, slang)
korephile

Translations

Person who prefers to date people younger than themselves

French: prendre au berceau (fr)
Maori: kaikōpepe (refers to a man)

Portuguese: papa-anjo m or f (Brazil)
Spanish: asaltacunas (es) m or f

See also

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