alpha widow

Questions

What does alpha widow mean?

A woman who, after experiencing a relationship with an exceptionally desirable man (an alpha male), is unable or unwilling to bond with less attractive men.

Where does alpha widow come from?

From alpha (“an alpha male”) + widow.

How to pronounce alpha widow

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