Cougar (slang)
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Cougar is a slang term referring to a women who dates younger men.
Typically, the term refers to women at least 40 years old who pursue men men more than eight years younger.[1] The origin of the word is debated; however, it is thought to have first appeared in print on the Canadian dating website Cougardate.com[2] and has been used in TV series, advertising and film. The 2007 film Cougar Club was dedicated to the subject and in Spring 2009 TV Land aired a reality show called The Cougar. The sitcom Cougar Town explores the difficulty and stigma of many so-called "Cougars".
[edit] References
- ^ "Are More Older Women With Younger Men? 'Cougars' on TV and in Real Life Find Romance Overcomes Age Gaps". ABC News. 2005-05-05. http://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/Health/story?id=731599. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
- ^ Barrett, Grant (17 October 2007). "Time for a cougar?". The Star Online. http://thestar.com.my/english/story.asp?file=/2007/10/17/lifefocus/19059904&sec=lifefocus. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
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