tomcat

[ tom-kat ]

/ ˈtɒmˌkæt /

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a male cat.

Slang. a woman-chaser.

Slang. (of a man) to pursue women in order to make sexual conquests (often followed by around): He tomcatted around before settling down.

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1750–60; Tom + cat

You couldn't ha' guessed that Aunt Jane's brindle-yellow tomcat was inside of it.
Harper's Young People, November 30, 1880|Various
It was a large sleepy-looking tomcat, very black, and of a most uncommon seriousness of deportment.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 97, November, 1865|Various
I have got you a comfortable home, Jacobina—take care of yourself, and don't fall in love with every Tomcat in the place.
Eugene Aram, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
He left tuh tomcat around some more an' maybe find a woman tuh raise Becky's kids.
The Lone Ranger Rides|Fran Striker

An old war‑battered tomcat Barty was fond of jumps up and makes friends too.
The Martian|George Du Maurier