Lounge Lizard

Lounge Lizard

The term Lounge Lizard is usually used to refer to lounge musicians, most often in a negative sense (as tacky, tasteless, etc). Since its first appearance as American slang in 1917, "lounge lizard" has surprisingly shown up in nearly every decade. A "lounge lizard" is typically depicted as a well-dressed man who frequents the establishments in which the rich gather with the intention of seducing a wealthy woman with his flattery and deceptive charm. The term presumably owes something to the cold and insinuating quality of reptiles. It has also been suggested that the name derives in part from the "lizards," that is, shoes made from crocodile or snakeskin, that were sometimes sported by such men, but there is no solid evidence of this. Eventually, the lounge lizard as social parasite decided to play chameleon and take on many appearances. "Lounge lizard" then became a generalized term applying to any frequenter of nightclubs. In the 1980s, it had a brief stint as a descriptor of a young person whose life revolved around the alternative, punk nightclub scene. (etymology from [http://Jewishworldreview.com] )It may also refer to:
* Applied Acoustic System's EP emulator the Lounge Lizard.
* Austin Lounge Lizards, band from Austin, Texas formed in 1980
* Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards, computer game which was released in 1987
* The Lounge Lizards, jazz group formed in 1978 by saxophone player John Lurie
* Lounge Lizards, Experts who participate in the Lounge of Experts Exchange, http://www.experts-exchange.com/Other/Lounge/ originates from circa 1999
* [http://www.loungelizard.com Lounge Lizard Worldwide, Inc.] , interactive web design firm


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  • lounge lizard — ☆ lounge lizard n. Slang an indolent, pleasure seeking man who frequents lounges, nightclubs, etc. where rich people or socialites gather …   English World dictionary

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  • lounge lizard — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms lounge lizard : singular lounge lizard plural lounge lizards informal a man who spends a lot of time in expensive bars and hotels, and likes being with rich people …   English dictionary

  • lounge lizard — {n. phr.} A well dressed male fortune hunter who sits around in bars and other public places, and attends many social events to try to pick up wealthy women through smart conversation. * /Harry has the reputation of being a lounge lizard; he is… …   Dictionary of American idioms

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