Shagging: meaning, definitions and examples

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shagging

 

[ หˆสƒรฆษกษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

Shagging refers to the act of engaging in sexual intercourse, often used in a casual or informal context. It is primarily used in British slang and may imply a sense of fun or carelessness in the activity. The term can also be used more broadly to describe engaging in a vigorous, lively activity.

Synonyms

hooking up, making love, sleeping together.

Examples of usage

  • They were out shagging all night.
  • He admitted to shagging around during college.
  • They went shagging after the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "shagging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sex haben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berhubungan seks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัะฟะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uprawiaฤ‡ seks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚นใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avoir des relations sexuelles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacer el amor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seviลŸmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„น์Šคํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุงุฑุณุฉ ุงู„ุฌู†ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรญt sex

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maลฅ sex

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็”Ÿๆ€งๅ…ณ็ณป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ imeti spolne odnose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stunda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹า› า›ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝะฐั ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seks etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tener sexo

Etymology

The term 'shag' has roots that can be traced back to the early 20th century in British slang. It has been used since the 1920s, first emerging in the context of a lively dance, particularly the shag dance that was popular in the 1940s. As the language evolved, the term began to take on more explicit sexual connotations, commonly referring to casual sexual encounters. The playful nature of the word reflects cultural attitudes towards sexuality in the UK, encompassing both light-heartedness and reduced formality in discussing sexual activities. The popularity of the word increased further in the 1990s, especially with its use in movies and television shows, reinforcing its position in colloquial English as synonymous with casual sexual acts. Additionally, the word is sometimes considered vulgar or offensive in certain contexts, so its usage can vary significantly depending on the audience.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,668, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.