Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bonkbuster

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bonk-buster
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A popular novel involving frequent explicit sexual encounters, normally in a contemporary setting.

British usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

"However, there would certainly be no Insatiable without Jilly Cooper. The bonkbusters of the 80s were responsible for my sentimental sex education. Like millions of readers, I fell in love with every aspect of the universe Cooper created."
"The novels sold 11mn copes in the UK alone, came to typify the rise of the so-called bonkbuster, and introduced readers to the world of horsey high society."

Etymology

Blend of bonk + blockbuster.

Usage

British usage
Colloquial

Inflected Forms

bonkbusters (plural)

Phrases

bodice ripper

Frequently Paired Words

bodice ripper

Questions

What does bonkbuster mean?: A popular novel involving frequent explicit sexual encounters, normally in a contemporary setting.
Where does bonkbuster come from?: Blend of bonk + blockbuster.

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