lady-killer

noun

la·​dy-kill·​er ˈlā-dē-ˌki-lər How to pronounce lady-killer (audio)
: a man who is extremely attractive to women

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lady-killer was in 1769

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“Lady-killer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lady-killer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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