A woman who is 35+, sexually cunning, that prefers to hunt rather than be hunted.
There seems to be a lot of Cougars stalking prey at the beach today.
by Cougar bait February 11, 2006
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An attractive middle-aged woman who is fit, active, confident, independent, somewhat bohemian and not yet brain dead who is attracted to younger men because most of the available men her age are opinionated lazy slugs with beer guts.
Girlfriend #1 to Girlfriend #2: "Why can't you find someone older? What's up with you and these younger guys? "
Girlfriend #2 to Girlfriend #1: "Have you seen what's out there?!"
Girlfriend #1 to Girlfriend #2: "You're getting the reputation for being a COUGAR."
Girlfriend #2 to Girlfriend #1: "Yeah. So. And your point is?"
by Ruthie Again September 14, 2008
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have been party girl/s who are now angry they are not married and prey on younger men; common traits include leathery skin from frequent tanning sessions, smoking, anti-depressant use, and a large collection of "massagers."
"I'm dating a nice guy, unfortunatley he's surrounded by cougars older than my mom...."
by MintyLeila May 24, 2005
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A slang term used to describe an attractive older single woman.
There are alot of cougar's here, its time to hunt!
Recent research has shown that there are alot of cougars in the south orange county area.
by Lance Bangwell October 24, 2006
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A Cougar is a woman of a certain age which ranges between 35-50yrs who is extremely sexy, preferably single, and interested in having sexual relations with younger men and/or women.
Courtney Cox plays a Cougar on the show Cougartown.
by mont-gogo April 14, 2011
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A cougar cannot be defined in a simple definition. One cannot consciously seek out a cougar. One can only prepare himself/herself for confirming the positive identity of a cougar by familiarizing himself/herself with the common signs/traits of the cougar. Once one instinctively feels the potential presence of a cougar on the prowl, he/she can fall back on what he/she knows about cougars in general to positively confirm and report a cougar sighting.

Here are the most common signs/traits that your instincts may have accurately identified a cougar nearby:
1. A single woman over 30 appears to be at least 51 months older than she is biologically.
2. A single woman over 30 is talking to your 25 year-old ass about tunes on "Pyromania" and you're able to keep the conversation rolling with your knowledge of "The Vault" and interest in her white high-tops.
3. A single woman over 30 is overheard talking to a group of college men about how she used to date a college guy when she was in 7th grade because the color of his Camaro was the same as her back pocket comb.

So, how does one warn/notify a buddy that he may be talking with a cougar? Whisper into his ear, "Easy cougar, you're doin' fine." (See Top Gun)

Other searches for information on the positive identification of a cougar:
Zoo Cougar
Foggie Benning
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
"Geez, Connor, that gal you were just talking to is only 31 but she looks 43...and look at those high-tops...and that comb!"

"Yeah, I know Dwayne, and she's still single!"

"Connor, she could be cougar."

"Yes Dwayne, yes she is."
by Moondog Rychart December 30, 2004
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A Cougar must fulfill the following requirements:
1. 35 to 50 years old
2. Bleach blonde hair
3. hot pink lips/nail polish
4. desparately seeking younger men to use as she pleases, then dispose of
5. may be seen in packs in bars drinking rose zinfandel
A good example from pop culture would be Stifler's mom from "American Pie".
by Erin August 19, 2003
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