Meaning of Mrs. Robinson | Babel Free

Definitions

An older woman who seduces a younger man.

informal

Examples

“It's no longer the frustrated, outrageous outlet of a "Mrs. Robinson" or the lonely line of the spring⟳ of "Mrs. Stone."”

“A Mr. Goodbar crowd (with some Mrs. Robinsons) and the hottest sundown cruising in town for the 40-and-under professional crowd.”

“But what about the Mrs. Robinsons? Apart from the ecstasy of sexual union and the joy of being with a perpetually erect, chronically ready young man (admittedly more fun than either jogging or yoghurt), is something else going on?”

“There are the women who fall⟳ in love⟳ and seduce teenagers, the Mrs. Robinsons.”

“Most women are seeking to be with a man they can trust⟳ to do this for them, so, if you want⟳ coaching, fess up, tell⟳ her you need⟳ a Mrs. Robinson, and you might get⟳ lucky.”

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