Gynecomaniac

/ˌdʒɪnɪkoʊˈmeɪniæk/ noun

Definition

A person, typically a man, who has an excessive or obsessive interest in or desire for women; someone affected by gynecomania.

Etymology

From 'gynecomania' plus '-ac' (a person affected by), creating a noun for someone exhibiting obsessive interest in women.

Kelly Says

This is an old-fashioned psychiatric term that reflects outdated thinking about psychology—modern psychology doesn't really use it, preferring more specific diagnoses.

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