How to Pronounce "cradle robber"
expression
ˈkɹeɪdəɫ/ /ˈɹɑbɝ
KRAY-dul-RAH-ber
kɹˈeɪdəl/ /ɹˈɒbɐ
KRAY-dl-ROB-uh
Definition
A person who dates or has a romantic relationship with someone who is much younger than themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹeɪdəɫ/ /ˈɹɑbɝ
British English
kɹˈeɪdəl/ /ɹˈɒbɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAY-dul-RAH-ber
UK
KRAY-dl-ROB-uh
Listen in Context
Mark is a cradle robber because his girlfriend is much younger.
People sometimes call older men cradle robbers if they date young women.
Sarah was called a cradle robber when she married a man ten years younger.
Everyone teased John about being a cradle robber when he brought his new girlfriend to dinner.