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promiscuous

[ pruh-mis-kyoo-uhs ]

adjective

  1. characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.

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  2. consisting of parts, elements, or individuals of different kinds brought together without order.

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  3. indiscriminate; without discrimination; not selective.

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promiscuous

/ əˈɪʊə /

adjective

  1. indulging in casual and indiscriminate sexual relationships
  2. consisting of a number of dissimilar parts or elements mingled in a confused or indiscriminate manner
  3. indiscriminate in selection
  4. casual or heedless
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܴdzܲԱ, noun
  • ˈܴdzܲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·c·dzܲ· adverb
  • ·c·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • p··c·dzܲ adjective
  • hyper··c·dzܲ· adverb
  • hyper··c·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ԴDzp·c·dzܲ adjective
  • non·c·dzܲ· adverb
  • non·c·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲp·c·dzܲ adjective
  • un·c·dzܲ· adverb
  • un·c·dzܲ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of promiscuous1

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin ōܳܲ “mixed up,” equivalent to ō- pro- 1 + (ŧ) “to mix” + -uus adjective suffix; mix, -ous
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of promiscuous1

C17: from Latin ōܳܲ indiscriminate, from pro- 1+ ŧ to mix
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Backed by an eerie beat, the track revisits their promiscuous, party lifestyle with hedonistic lyricism.

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The hosts of "Girls Gone Bible" frequently speak about "staying pure," telling their followers that sex before marriage "ruins lives" and that "modesty is very important" if women wish to avoid appearing "promiscuous."

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Some facilitators will evoke the spirit of cacao, who is supposed to be loving, nurturing and even a bit promiscuous.

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A New Orleans TV station had to issue an apology after reporting the quarterback crudely referred to the city’s women as promiscuous and the men as “stupid.”

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Combined, their accounts now told the tale of a creepy loner, Michael Anthony Cox, who allegedly disliked girls he judged to be promiscuous — enough to kill them.

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