2007-01-09 04:57:21 · 13 answers · asked by Simon N 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
pro·mis·cu·ous (prə-mĭs'kyū-əs)
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[From Latin prōmiscuus, possessed equally, prō-, intensive pref.; see pro–1, + miscēre, to mix.]
adjective
Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners.
Lacking standards of selection; indiscriminate.
Casual; random.
Consisting of diverse, unrelated parts or individuals; confused: “Throngs promiscuous strew the level green” (Alexander Pope)
derivatives
pro·mis'cu·ous·ly
adverb
pro·mis'cu·ous·ness
noun
2007-01-09 05:00:38 · answer #1 · answered by Melli 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Promiscuous means characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, esp. having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.
2007-01-10 05:02:37 · answer #2 · answered by firegirl999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pro·mis·cu·ous /prÉËmɪskyuÉs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pruh-mis-kyoo-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, esp. having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.
2. consisting of parts, elements, or individuals of different kinds brought together without order.
3. indiscriminate; without discrimination.
4. casual; irregular; haphazard.
pro·mis·cu·ous (prÉ-mÄs'kyÅÅ-És) Pronunciation Key
adj.
Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners.
Lacking standards of selection; indiscriminate.
Casual; random.
Consisting of diverse, unrelated parts or individuals; confused: "Throngs promiscuous strew the level green" (Alexander Pope).
2007-01-09 13:00:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pro·mis·cu·ous /prÉËmɪskyuÉs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pruh-mis-kyoo-uhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, esp. having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.
2. consisting of parts, elements, or individuals of different kinds brought together without order.
3. indiscriminate; without discrimination.
4. casual; irregular; haphazard.
2007-01-09 13:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a person, boy/girl, who has sex frequently with several different partners with no concern about their risks of contacting a disease or STD, or becoming pregnant. A person with no self worth that feels the need to search for love in the beds/cars/hotelrooms/etc of a strange man/woman that they meet at anytime and anywhere.
2007-01-09 13:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by lonestarlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
[a] casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior".
2. [a] not selective of a single class or person; "Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money".
2007-01-09 13:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by Vixz06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having casual sexual relations frequently with different partners; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners ...
2007-01-09 13:04:33 · answer #7 · answered by Daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a girl called Flora, cos she spreads easily
2007-01-09 14:32:25 · answer #8 · answered by smithy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know I will get my wife to ask my girlfriend
2007-01-09 13:13:42 · answer #9 · answered by tezzabear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to have many sexual intercoures with different people (bithing around)
2007-01-09 13:16:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋