Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

afterplay

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: af-ter-play
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Affectionate interactions following a sexual act, such as cuddling, talking, or massaging.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Afterplay is the set of interactions that occur after a sexual experience. Afterplay, also referred to as postcoital play, spans a wide variety of possible activities, including cuddling, holding hands, kissing, talking, stroking, massaging, or reengaging in sexual acts like oral sex, mutual masturbation, outercourse, or intercourse."

Etymology

From after- + play.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: after

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

foreplay

Synonyms

postcoital play

Questions

What does afterplay mean?: Affectionate interactions following a sexual act, such as cuddling, talking, or massaging.
Where does afterplay come from?: From after- + play.

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