cradle-robber

A form of cradle robber — A person who marries or becomes romantically involved with someone who is much younger, or who employs or otherwise engages a young person for a purpose inappropriate for his or her age.

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Meanings

nouncradle-robber (plural cradle-robbers)

plural cradle-robbers

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of cradle robber.
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APA

cradle-robber. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cradle-robber

MLA

“cradle-robber.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cradle-robber. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cradle-robber,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cradle-robber.

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