lirare

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1)  a player (of a sport, game, or instrument)
 * 2)   a person (who deviates from the norm, often through entertainingly bold or (by ironic extension) eccentric or outrageous behavior)
 * 1)   a person (who deviates from the norm, often through entertainingly bold or (by ironic extension) eccentric or outrageous behavior)

Usage notes
English is a false friend in. Not intrinsically about picking up romantic partners, where player is often used as a loanword instead. See also.