Chase tail means: To be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
chase tail
(idiomatic, slang, somewhat, _, vulgar) To be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner.
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#1·Apr 26, 2026Global
(idiomatic, slang, somewhat, _, vulgar) To be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner.
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“There are a lot of the very much expected “old man can’t change a diaper and wants to chase tail instead of putting baby down for a nap” jokes, which are met with mild amusement.”
Let's go out clubbing tonight and chase some tail.
For parents
Chase tail means: To be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
chase tail means: To be on the hunt for a (usually sexual) partner.. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.
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“There are a lot of the very much expected “old man can’t change a diaper and wants to chase tail instead of putting baby down for a nap” jokes, which are met with mild amusement.”
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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