LOUNGE LIZARDS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

lounge lizards

noun

plural of lounge lizard

as in dudes

a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance a slick lounge lizard in a silk suit

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as in womanizers

a man given to seducing women a balding, paunchy lounge lizard whose days and nights of partying were behind him

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Recent Examples of lounge lizards Playing the lounge lizards, slotwads, goombahs and corrup-tos, the supporting cast members are terrific. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 22 Nov. 2025

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Noun

In 72 Hours, Hart plays fortysomething advertising executive Joe, who accidentally gets added to a group chat for a bunch of younger dudes' bachelor party weekend.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
There’s hippie dudes and Patagonia dudes but also corporate lawyer dudes looking for a night off.

— Claire Howorth, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Definition of dudes

Noun

Board game lovers will soon be able to nerd out at a new store and may even get the chance to play a few rounds inside a former bank vault.

— Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Instead, volumizing mascara lovers may just have found their new holy grail, particularly those who want volume without clumping.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovers

Noun

Even during the rut, Infalt shoots most of his mature bucks in the thick stuff near where deer sleep.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Shopping malls across the country are roping off parking spaces closest to main entrances and food courts to make a few extra bucks.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bucks

Noun

Elk and deer are spotted around the lodge, while moose, bears, wolves, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep are out in the surrounding area.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
But be prepared for long mountain views, longer mountain hikes, camping under the northern lights and singing along with howling wolves.

— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

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