A player (a more modern version of the slang term womanizer) is a U.S. based slang term for an individual who plays the field (gets laid) and has multiple active sexual relationships simultaneously. It is sometimes spelled "playa" in the context of hip-hop culture.

In practice, "player" is normally used to apply to men, but the term can just as easily be applied to women, as there are players of both genders. Females are usually known as Playettes. There are two main types of players, short and long term players, these two types are distinguished only by their goals. They practice in much the same way, using deception and romantic attachment or feelings to their advantage to get what they want.

Short term players are individuals who are generally after "marking the bed post" in having as many sexual partners as possible. They often are known to brag about this number, even telling their partner what number they are after the deed.

Long term players are individuals who generally sleep with the same few sexual partners for years, and use their romantic attachment for a place to stay, or other essential items.

According to stereotype, a player is an individual whose seduction skills and sexual attractiveness are exceptional enough to have multiple sex partners simultaneously, or during the same time frame.

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