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mantrap

mantrap

1 9.9
A woman who attracts men and tricks them to get what she wants
  • noun
  • /ˈmæntræp/
  • Slur
: [OFENSIVO] zorra
  • She's a terrible mantrap.

Examples

  • At the party, everyone was captivated by her charm; she was truly a mantrap.

  • Many men fell under her spell, unaware that she was a renowned mantrap.

  • She's a regular mantrap.

  • Even though she had a charming smile, her reputation as a mantrap made some men hesitant to approach her.

Synonyms

beauty
vsmantrap
  • NSFW
59 3.0

A very attractive woman that many people find pleasing to look at

adds that she is likely to ensnare or manipulate men, not just attractive
siren
vsmantrap
  • Literature
26 8.2

A woman who uses her beauty to attract men into danger

is considered likely to entrap men rather than just attract them
peach
vsmantrap
  • Offensive
25 8.4

An attractive woman said in an old-fashioned or rude way

is more about trapping or manipulating men, not only casual attractiveness
knockout
vsmantrap
  • Informal
23 4.8

A very attractive person, often a woman who gets attention

is more about ensnaring or manipulating men than simple admiration
looker
vsmantrap
  • Informal
22 6.5

A good-looking person, often a woman, who many people notice

is more about catching and trapping men's attention rather than plain beauty
temptress
vsmantrap
12 8.6

A woman who uses charm to attract and control people

is viewed as likely to trap or seduce men to harm them
dish
vsmantrap
  • Offensive
7 8.9

An informal old word for a good-looking woman

is seen as likely to ensnare men rather than being merely decorative
stunner
vsmantrap
  • Informal
4 6.7

A very attractive woman who people notice

is focused on trapping men with charm, not only on striking looks
lulu
vsmantrap
  • NSFW
4 9.9

A very attractive woman who gets a lot of attention

is used for women who actively trap or manipulate men
enchantress
vsmantrap
  • Literature
2 8.1

A woman who attracts people in a way that can be dangerous

is thought to lure or trap men with appealing charm
smasher
vsmantrap
  • NSFW
1 8.6

A very good-looking woman who attracts attention

is more about enticing and ensnaring men rather than just looks
sweetheart
vsmantrap
  • NSFW
1 4.7

An attractive, glamorous woman who draws attention

is viewed as more likely to lure or manipulate men than affection
vamper
vsmantrap
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A woman who uses her charm to trick men into doing what she wants

is seen as likely to trap or manipulate men intentionally
ravisher
vsmantrap
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A woman who is very attractive and seems sexually exciting

is seen as more likely to trap or manipulate men than mere attractiveness
mankiller
vsmantrap
  • Offensive
9.2

A woman who is very attractive and draws strong admiration from men

is different by implying intent to trap or manipulate men rather than admiration

How Seductive

femme fatale
  • Literature
11 8.8
siren
  • Literature
26 8.2
mantrap
  • Slur
1 9.9
coquette
  • NSFW
3 9.8
beauty
  • NSFW
59 3.0

Surface Forms

mantrap singular
mantraps plural

Morphology

mantrap = man + trap (semi-transparent) = man + trap

The compound is used metaphorically to describe a person who 'ensnares' men; the components signal the idea but the figurative extension requires interpretive inference.

Etymology

Mantrap joins man ('man') and trap ('device that catches'), using the image of a physical trap to talk about people. So a mantrap is a very attractive woman who 'catches' or draws in men with her charm.