noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The seeking of casual, often sexual, companionship of younger males by an older woman. Canada, US, slang, uncountable
2. 2
   The act of deliberately picking up a minor penalty in order to visit the penalty box at a convenient time. uncountable

Etymology

From cougar + -ing.

Related phrases

penalty box

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