puma

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A woman in her 20s or 30s who seeks relationships with younger men; a younger cougar.

   “Younger can be good. How much younger?” Regina asked, inspecting the appetizer plates for any lingering bites. “I don't know,” Alexa said frowning. “Why does that matter?” “Less than eight years makes you a Puma. Over eight years makes you a Cougar,” Regina said wisely, grinning as Lauren nodded excitedly in agreement.

2. 2
   noun

   An athletic shoe or other piece of athletic gear of a German-based brand of that name.

   Joe Fortune shook his head, swung his legs over the edge of the bunk, and put on his Pumas.

3. 3
   noun

   large American feline resembling a lion

4. 4
   noun

   A mountain lion or cougar (Puma concolor).

See puma; the name was chosen to highlight ideas of strength, agility, and grace often associated with the large cat.

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