Man-eater

Alternative forms

• maneater
• man eater

Full definition of man-eater

Noun

1. An animal that has a reputation for eating humans, such as the tiger or shark.
2. A cannibal.
3. (by extension, slang) A woman with a threatening attitude, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.

Synonyms

• (woman) femme fatale, vamp

Related terms

• man-eating

Anagrams

• anatreme
• matranee