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horndog

/ˈhɔːrnˌdɔːɡ/
horn · dog
Plural:horndogs
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• noun

1

North American A person, especially a man, who is overly preoccupied with sex or aggressively seeks sexual encounters (informal, slang).

Example

"The comedy film features a brash, immature character who acts like a total horndog around his coworkers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Horndog' is an informal American slang term that carries a mildly derogatory or teasing connotation; it should be avoided in formal, academic, or professional contexts.

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• Nearby Words

horn viper
hornbeam
hornbill
horndog
horned
horned desert viper
horned lizard

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 20th-century American slang (attested by the 1980s), combining the first element of 'horny' (sexually aroused) with 'dog' in its colloquial sense of a fellow or person.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horndog. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horndog
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