Philandering Meaning in English

word

US

ˌfaɪˈɫændɝɪŋ/, /fəˈɫændɝɪŋ

fi-LAN-dur-ing

UK

fɪlˈændəɹɪŋ

fi-LAN-duh-ring

Definition

The act of engaging in casual sexual relationships with multiple partners, especially by a man, often while being deceitful or unfaithful.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly for men; often implies lying or cheating, not just multiple partners. Slightly old-fashioned/formal; rarely used about women. Appears in phrases like 'philandering husband'.

• Spanish: mujeriego - infidelidad (de hombre)
• Portuguese (BR): mulherengo - infidelidade (de homem)
• Portuguese (PT): mulherengo - infidelidade (de homem)
• Chinese (Simplified): 拈花惹草 - 多情
• Chinese (Traditional): 拈花惹草 - 多情
• Hindi: स्त्रीलोलुपता - परस्त्री गमन
• Arabic: التغزل بالنساء - اللهو مع النساء
• Bengali: নারীঘটিত কার্যকলাপ - পরকীয়া সম্পর্ক
• Russian: бабник - распутство (мужское)
• Japanese: 女遊び - 浮気（主に男性に対して）
• Vietnamese: trăng hoa - lăng nhăng
• Korean: 바람기 - 여자를 밝힘
• Turkish: çapkınlık
• Urdu: عیاشی - عورتوں کے ساتھ بے وفائی
• Indonesian: main perempuan - suka selingkuh

Example Sentences

Rumors of his philandering were all over town.

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His philandering caused many problems in his marriage.

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People gossiped about the politician's philandering.

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The novel describes the main character's philandering lifestyle.

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She finally left him after years of his philandering.

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Jake's philandering ways finally caught up with him when his girlfriend found out.

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