Tom Jones

Etymology
After the title character in The History of Tom Jones, written by Henry Fielding and published in 1749; now perhaps also influenced by the Welsh singer of the same name and similar reputation.

Noun

 * 1)  A desirable man of loose morals, prone to having sex with many women.

Usage notes
The nearest synonyms (,, etc.) typically carry a connotation of actively seducing women. By contrast, a Tom Jones attracts women passively with his personal qualities, then gives in to the temptation to bed them.

Synonyms

 * See also Thesaurus:libertine
 * See also Thesaurus:libertine

Etymology
Pun on ( of ) and either  or.

Adjective

 * 1)  hungry