Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

afternoon delight

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.90 in modern English

Syllables: af-ter-noon de-light
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Sexual intercourse or a sexual encounter had in the afternoon.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

""Afternoon delights" are especially energetic when done with the right person."
"“Are you up for a little afternoon delight tomorrow?” I lean close to Gloria and seductively bat my eyelashes, which makes her laugh."

Etymology

From Afternoon Delight, the title of a 1976 song by Starland Vocal Band which introduces the expression as a euphemism for a sexual engagement.

Usage

Inflected Forms

afternoon delights (plural)

Questions

What does afternoon delight mean?: Sexual intercourse or a sexual encounter had in the afternoon.
Where does afternoon delight come from?: From Afternoon Delight, the title of a 1976 song by Starland Vocal Band which introduces the expression as a euphemism for a sexual engagement.

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