philander

phi·lan·der  (f-lndr)

intr.v. phi·lan·dered, phi·lan·der·ing, phi·lan·ders

1. To carry on a sexual affair, especially an extramarital affair, with a woman one cannot or does not intend to marry. Used of a man.

2. To engage in many love affairs, especially with a frivolous or casual attitude. Used of a man.

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[From philander, lover, from Philander, former literary name for a lover, from Greek philandros, loving or fond of men : phil-, philo-, philo- + anr, andr-, man; see ner-² in Indo-European roots.]

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phi·lander·er n.

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philander

Verb

(of a man) to flirt or have many casual love affairs with women [Greek philandros fond of men, used as a name for a lover in literary works]

philanderer n
philandering adjn

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	philander - have amorous affairs; of men; "He has been womanizing for years" womanise, womanize interact - act together or towards others or with others; "He should interact more with his colleagues"
	2.	philander - talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women" chat up, coquet, coquette, flirt, mash, romance, butterfly, dally talk, speak - exchange thoughts; talk with; "We often talk business"; "Actions talk louder than words" wanton - engage in amorous play vamp - act seductively with (someone)