Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

make-up sex

/ˈmeɪkʌpˌsɛks/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.14 in modern English

Syllables: make-up -sex
IPA: /ˈmeɪkʌpˌsɛks/

24

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Sexual intercourse that occurs between romantic partners after a quarrel, argument, or period of emotional tension, often as a means of reconciliation or restoring intimacy.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"You're way too gorgeous ¶ I quit, you win, I forfeit ¶ I'm sick of having make-up sex ¶ We fight hard, we play rough, we break hearts ¶ And say stuff we actually mean as you cry off your makeup[…]"
"... up comedy routines—that women now have sex fast and then leave. Yet sex can be fun, emotional, and interesting. It all depends on you. In fact, make-up sex can be very emotional and intense, with powerful orgasms"

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

makeup sex (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce make-up sex?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmeɪkʌpˌsɛks/.
What does make-up sex mean?: Sexual intercourse that occurs between romantic partners after a quarrel, argument, or period of emotional tension, often as a means of reconciliation or restoring intimacy.

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