Porno: meaning, definitions and examples

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porno

 

[ หˆpษ”rnษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

adult content

Pornography, commonly referred to as 'porno', is material that depicts sexual acts or nudity in order to elicit sexual arousal. It may include various forms such as videos, magazines, and photographs. The production and distribution of pornographic content is regulated in many countries due to its explicit nature. While it may serve as a source of sexual education for some, concerns about its impact on relationships and sexual behavior have been raised. It's important to approach the consumption of pornography critically and to be aware of its potential effects.

Synonyms

adult films, blue movies, erotic material, sexual content.

Examples of usage

  • He stumbled upon some porno videos online.
  • She expressed her views on the effects of porno on youth.
  • The movie was criticized for its excessive porno scenes.
  • They discussed the ethical implications of producing porno.

Translations

Translations of the word "porno" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pornografia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคถเฅเคฒเฅ€เคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Porno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ porno

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะฝะพะณั€ะฐั„ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒซใƒŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท porno

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ porno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท porno

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฅด๋…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุจุงุญูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ porno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‰ฒๆƒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ porno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ porr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพั€ะฝะพะณั€ะฐั„ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porno

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ porno

Etymology

The word 'porno' is derived from 'pornography', which comes from the Greek words 'porne' meaning 'prostitute' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write'. The term began to be used in English around the mid-19th century, originally referring to writings that focused on sexual matters, and gradually evolved to encompass visual media as well. The increasing availability of sexually explicit content in the late 20th century, especially with the advent of the internet, led to a more widespread use of the term. 'Porno' has since become a colloquial shorthand for pornography, emphasizing its sensational and often taboo nature. The cultural perceptions of porno have varied widely, with ongoing debates about censorship, morality, and the impact of such content on society.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,573 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.