sleeping around
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Definition
Noun: - The act of engaging in promiscuous, casual, and indiscriminate sexual relations with multiple partners.
Usage
This term is used to describe a pattern of behavior involving multiple, non-committal sexual partners. It carries a strong negative or judgmental connotation.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a gossipy or disapproving context to comment on someone's perceived sexual behavior.
- It can imply a lack of discretion or selectivity in choosing sexual partners.
Variants and Related Words
- Sleep around (verb phrase): The verbal form of the concept.
- He has a reputation for sleeping around.
Synonyms
- Promiscuity
- Philandering (often used for men)
- Having casual sex
Notes on Meaning
This term specifically refers to a repeated or habitual pattern of behavior, not a single isolated incident. The phrase strongly emphasizes the "indiscriminate" and "casual" nature of the sexual activity.
Noun
- indulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations