Hurenbock

== German == === Etymology === From Hure +‎ -en- +‎ Bock. === Pronunciation === === Noun === Hurenbock m (strong, genitive Hurenbockes or Hurenbocks, plural Hurenböcke) (derogatory) a promiscuous man, especially (but not necessarily) one who frequents prostitutes ==== Usage notes ==== The word is virtually never used in a positive, macho tone and has similarly negative connotations as Hure or Schlampe have for a woman. It is, however, less frequent in everyday use than these last. ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “Hurenbock” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache “Hurenbock” in Duden online