Casanova

noun Ca·sa·no·va \ˌka-zə-ˈnō-və, ˌka-sə-\

Definition of CASANOVA

: lover; especially : a man who is a promiscuous and unscrupulous lover

See Casanova defined for English-language learners

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova

First Known Use: 1852

Synonyms: Don Juan, lecher, lothario, lounge lizard, masher, philanderer, satyr, wolf, womanizer

biographical name Ca·sa·no·va \ˌka-zə-ˈnō-və, ˌka-sə-\

Giovanni Giacomo 1725–1798 originally Giacomo Girolamo Casanova ; alias Jean-Jacques, Chevalier de Seingalt Ital. adventurer & memoirist

Next Word in the Dictionary: casaquePrevious Word in the Dictionary: casaltyAll Words Near: Casanova

What made you want to look up Casanova? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears