What is another word for shag?

221 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ʃˈaɡ], [ ʃˈaɡ], [ ʃ_ˈa_ɡ]

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Shagging is a British English word that means having sexual intercourse. It derives from the shag rug, a type of carpet with a low pile, which was common in British households in the 1950s and 1960s and was often used for intercourse. Originally, the word referred to a light physical activity or drill, performed by British military services in various hot climates during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, to keep soldiers fit and motivated.

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