Key Takeaways: The Slang Term Cougar Cougars are defined as older heterosexual women (typically ages 35–55) who pursue sexual relationships with men who are eight or more years younger.

What age is considered a puma?

Theyre both large cats that prey upon smaller critters, correct? According to David Wygant, a puma is a woman between the ages of 22-29 that dates a younger fellow, while a cougar is a woman between the ages of 30-44 that does so.