kleptogamy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. copulation strategy by which males attempt to mate stealthily
  2. mimicking female attitudes or behaviors, or pretending to share women's views, for the purpose to score sex or achieve marriage, or simply deceptive dating or mating

Word forms

kleptogamy

Etymology

From klepto- + -gamy.

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