Associations to the word «Man-eater»
Wiktionary
MAN-EATER, noun. An animal that has a reputation for eating humans, such as the tiger or shark.
MAN-EATER, noun. A cannibal.
MAN-EATER, noun. (by extension) (slang) A woman with a threatening attitude, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.
Dictionary definition
MAN-EATER, noun. A person who eats human flesh.
MAN-EATER, noun. Large aggressive shark widespread in warm seas; known to attack humans.
Wise words
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