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orgasm

/ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A spasm or sudden contraction.
  2. A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions.
  3. A creamy white alcoholic cocktail containing amaretto, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur.
  4. To have an orgasm.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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