robs the cradle

A form of rob the cradle — To marry or become romantically involved with a much younger person, especially one from a younger generation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of rob the cradle
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robs the cradle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/robs%20the%20cradle

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Chicago

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