ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Cougar (slang)

Okay, kiddo, you know how there are different names for different animals, right? Like cats, dogs, birds, and so on?
Well, there's a name that some people use to talk about a certain type of woman, and that name is "cougar."

So, what does that mean exactly? Well, a cougar is a type of wildcat that lives in some places around the world. But in this case when people say "cougar," they're not talking about the animal. They're talking about a woman who likes to date younger men.

Usually, when someone is called a cougar, they are an older woman who is maybe in her 40s or 50s and likes to date guys who are much younger than her, like maybe in their 20s. Some people think it's cool for older women to do this, and they call them cougars as like a nickname or a slang term. But some other people don't like this and think it's kind of weird or creepy.

So, in short, when people use the word "cougar" they're talking about an older woman who likes to date younger men. It's just like how you might call someone a "dog" or a "bird" as a nickname or a slang term. But always remember to be respectful to people and not to make fun of them for the things they like or do!