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Word: Promiscuous
Speech Type: Adjective
late 16th century: from Latin promiscuus ‘indiscriminate’ (based on miscere ‘to mix’) + -ous. The early senses included ‘consisting of elements mixed together’, ‘indiscriminate’ and ‘undiscriminating’, giving rise to the notion of ‘casual’
prəˈmɪskjʊəs
having or characterized by many transient sexual relationships
Short Definition:having many transient sexual relationships
Examples:- promiscuous teenagers
- they ran wild, indulging in promiscuous sex and experimenting with drugs
demonstrating or implying an unselective approach; indiscriminate or casual
Short Definition:demonstrating or implying unselective approach
Examples:- the city fathers were promiscuous with their honours
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