skirt chaser: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low to mediumInformal, colloquial, derogatory
Quick answer
What does “skirt chaser” mean?
A man who habitually seeks out women for casual romantic or sexual encounters.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A man who habitually seeks out women for casual romantic or sexual encounters.
Often implies insincerity, a lack of commitment, or objectification of women.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is similar in both varieties, with no significant differences in meaning.
Connotations
Generally derogatory in both, but context can soften it to humorous or critical.
Frequency
More common in informal spoken language than in written texts; slightly more frequent in American English.
Grammar
How to Use “skirt chaser” in a Sentence
[Subject] is a skirt chaser.[Subject] was labeled a skirt chaser.They consider him a skirt chaser.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “skirt chaser” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He tends to chase skirts at social events.
American English
- He's been chasing skirts since college.
adjective
British English
- His skirt-chasing tendencies are notorious.
American English
- She left him due to his skirt-chasing habits.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used in professional settings.
Academic
Rarely used; considered too informal for scholarly work.
Everyday
Used in casual conversation, often with humor or criticism.
Technical
No technical usage.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “skirt chaser”
- Using it to refer to women; it is specifically for men.
- Spelling it as 'skirtchaser' without a space; standard is two words.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it can be offensive as it objectifies women; use it cautiously in polite conversation.
No, it specifically refers to men; for women, terms like 'man-eater' might be used, but these are also informal.
It dates to the early 20th century, using 'skirt' as metonymy for women and 'chaser' from the verb 'to chase'.
It is relatively low frequency, mostly found in informal speech or vintage contexts; newer terms like 'player' are more current.
A man who habitually seeks out women for casual romantic or sexual encounters.
Skirt chaser is usually informal, colloquial, derogatory in register.
Skirt chaser: in British English it is pronounced /skɜːt ˈtʃeɪsə/, and in American English it is pronounced /skɜːrt ˈtʃeɪsər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “chase skirts”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a man chasing after skirts (women's clothing) to remember it means a man who pursues women.
Conceptual Metaphor
WOMEN ARE CLOTHING (metonymy), PURSUIT IS CHASING
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary meaning of 'skirt chaser'?