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promiscuous

pro·mis·cuous

UK/pɹəˈmɪs.kju.əs/ US/prɑˈmɪskjuʌs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

not selective of a single class or person

  • “Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money”
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2.

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

  • “her easy virtue”
  • “he was told to avoid loose (or light) women”
  • “wanton behavior”
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Origin

From Latin prōmiscuus (“mixed, not separated”), from prō (“forth”) + misceō (“mix”).

Phrases

  • promiscuous man
  • promiscuous woman
  • put out

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