Synonyms of tomcat

42 similar words

Another word for tomcat is benedick. Other synonyms of tomcat are fuck boy, fuck-boy, fuckboy, gallant and goat.

Synonyms and similar words for tomcat

benedickA recently married man, especially one who has long held out against marriage.
fuck boy slang, vulgar
fuck-boy slang, vulgar
fuckboy slang, vulgar
gallant
goat
he-bitchA man who behaves obnoxiously or promiscuously; a male bitch.
himboA physically attractive man who lacks intelligence; the male equivalent of a bimbo.
homme fatalAn ultimately seductive and dangerous man; a womanizer.
horndog informalA person (particularly a man) who is fixated on sex.
loverboy
loverman
man ho Canada, USA promiscuous man.
man whore slang, vulgar
man-whore slang, vulgar
manslut slang, vulgarA womanizer, lothario, or a promiscuous man.
manwhore slang, vulgar
philanderer
pimp
playboy
player
rolling stone slang
roverA restless, unsteady person who does not settle down; specifically (historical), a flirtatious, unfaithful man; a rake.
salty dogA sexually promiscuous man; a male sexual partner.
satyriasistA man or boy with excessive sexual desire.
satyromaniacA man with excessive sexual desire.
satyr
shag bandit slangA man who has many sexual partners, especially while cheating on his spouse.
sleaze
stud
swordsman informal
tart
whoremongerA frequent customer of whores.
cad obsolete
drabber obsolete
muttonmonger obsolete
rakehell archaicA lewd or wanton person; a debauchee; a rake.
rake dated
rip dated
smell-smock obsoleteA promiscuous man.
striker obsolete
stringer obsolete

noun A tom (male cat).
noun A promiscuous man.
noun An insect of the order Coleoptera referring to certain species of rove beetles, particularly in the genus Paederus, known for secreting a potent irritant, pederin, which can cause severe skin irritation and blistering when contacted.

What is another word for tomcat?: Tomcat has 42 synonyms on Word.ws, such as benedick, fuck boy, fuck-boy, fuckboy, gallant, goat, he-bitch and himbo.
What does tomcat mean?: Tomcat means a tom (male cat).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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