Meaning of the word "love rat" in English

What does "love rat" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

love rat

US /ˈlʌv ræt/
UK /ˈlʌv ræt/
"love rat" picture

Noun

a person who cheats on their partner, especially one who is publicly exposed for doing so

Example:
The newspaper exposed him as a love rat after he was caught with another woman.
She discovered her husband was a love rat when she found incriminating messages on his phone.