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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
a slick lounge lizard in a silk suit
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as in womanizer
a man given to seducing women
a balding, paunchy lounge lizard whose days and nights of partying were behind him
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Recent Examples of lounge lizard
With acid jazz tracks filled with brass horns and lounge lizard rhythm, many found the score counterintuitive to the game’s decidedly epic moment-to-moment action.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2024
Tiffany Townsend and Bernardo Bermudez bring rich-toned gusto to Idleness and Pleasure, here a couple of louche lounge lizards.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2023
This is a look for a lounge lizard, after all.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 7 July 2021
He got involved in the music business, sometimes playing lounge lizard takes on Pink Floyd for hotel bars, sometimes playing in bands.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2023
Repo Man, which marked a rare early film appearance by Morris — briefly seen performing with a lounge lizard version of the Circle Jerks in mismatched tuxedos.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 27 July 2022
Don’t fall for the slick, dandified cake eater — the unpolished gold of a real man is worth more than the gloss of a lounge lizard.
—Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
Some of us experience guilt or stress about that kind of thing, but not your faithful lounge lizard.
—Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 16 Dec. 2020
Democrats have been as willing as Republicans to tango with the rent-reaping lounge lizards.
—Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2019
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2024
Tiffany Townsend and Bernardo Bermudez bring rich-toned gusto to Idleness and Pleasure, here a couple of louche lounge lizards.
—Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2023
This is a look for a lounge lizard, after all.
—Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 7 July 2021
He got involved in the music business, sometimes playing lounge lizard takes on Pink Floyd for hotel bars, sometimes playing in bands.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2023
Repo Man, which marked a rare early film appearance by Morris — briefly seen performing with a lounge lizard version of the Circle Jerks in mismatched tuxedos.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 27 July 2022
Don’t fall for the slick, dandified cake eater — the unpolished gold of a real man is worth more than the gloss of a lounge lizard.
—Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2021
Some of us experience guilt or stress about that kind of thing, but not your faithful lounge lizard.
—Patia Braithwaite, SELF, 16 Dec. 2020
Democrats have been as willing as Republicans to tango with the rent-reaping lounge lizards.
—Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lounge lizard
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These are the types of dudes that in court get extra years added onto what would be lesser sentences due to their demeanor and disrespect in court.Rebecca Tauber, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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After all, energy can stay untapped for only so long, and Rickey’s a dude who stole 58 passes (in 60 attempts) in the Golden Baseball League at age 46, so what does that say about the man’s passion?Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Lauryn has since debuted her new relationship with boyfriend Darrin Kitchens on Facebook in September — and Shannon approves of her daughter's new beau.Dory Jackson, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month the singer was spotted cheering on her beau with her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, and was praised for her kind interaction with fans.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ponta Delgada serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the Azores, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those in search of sustainable adventures.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Get the Recipe 25 of 25 Mississippi Mud Pie This rich, decadent treat is perfect for chocolate lovers and amazing way to end a comforting dinner.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Incroyables in France and Beau Brummell dandies were satirized by cartoonists for their corseting and groin-centric trouser display.Sarah Mower, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2022
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Buy the Book From Beau Brummell to Emily Adams Bode, The Men’s Fashion Book documents over 200 years of fashion history by spotlighting the people and brands that have shaped the world of menswear.WSJ, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2021
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The upper register visually translates the four obstacles to knowledge—fear, clarity, power, and old age—as written in Carlos Castaneda’s The Teachings of Don Juan.Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Photo: Don Juan Moore / Getty Images DT R-Jr. 47 Sam Brown WR Miami Height: 6-2 Weight: 194 Class: Sr.Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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How to adopt: Interested adopters can meet pretty boy Pepper at the Arizona Humane Society’s South Mountain location.The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 21 Jan. 2023
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Austin Butler’s version of Elvis is a sulky pretty boy with smokey-eye makeup, loud silk shirts, and lips the color and texture of bubblegum.Katie Rife, Vulture, 24 June 2022
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The name Wolf Moon comes from the sound of wolves howling during this season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
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As those on set prepared to shoot the scene, the wolves had to be restrained from Hoult.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Lounge lizard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lounge%20lizard. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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