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Sexual euphemism

From Teflpedia

A sex euphemism is a euphemism that connotes any kind of sexual behaviour.

For example, the expression "to sleep with someone" connotes sex between two people rather than sleep.

To qualify this must be a euphemism, not just a slang term for sex.

There are many, many more[1] including euphemisms for sex in general e.g. "horizontal jogging", specific sex acts (e.g. "ride the Bakerloo line" = engage in anal sex). “Ugandan discussions" = illicit sex by politicians and civil servants. “Cunning linguist" = cunnilingus. “adult movie" = pornographic movie. “To know in The Biblical sense.” etc.

These (1) may not be obvious to English language learners, and (2) can be a potential source of embarrassment for both teacher and student if you have to try to explain one of them.


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