English

Alternative forms

• horn dog, horn-dog

Noun

horndog ‎(plural horndogs)

1. (colloquial) A person (particularly a man) who fixates on sex.
   • 2003, Eric Alterman, What Liberal Media?

     In addition, lest we forget, Clinton’s reputation as the world’s biggest horndog was by this time well known to all of us.

   • 2004, Christopher Moore, Bloodsucking Fiends

     She jumped in his face and shouted, “**** off, horndog!” with such viciousness that he screamed and leaped back into the doorway, then meekly called “Sorry” after her as she passed.

   • 2005, Bill Pronzini, Nightcrawlers

     He’s not a horndog. And he’s not gonna be anybody’s white man if he doesn’t pay attention.