bonkbuster

British

noun

informal a novel characterized by graphic descriptions of the heroine's frequent sexual encounters

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Etymology

Origin of bonkbuster

C20: from _bonk (sense 2) + ( _block ) _buster

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Dame Jilly, who was known for her "bonkbuster" novels, including Riders, Rivals and Polo, died on 5 October last year after she suffered a head injury in a fall at her home in Bisley, Gloucestershire.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

It's been no better since I've been an adult, although instead of Blyton, Crompton and Frank Richards, I've obsessed about the latest Sebastian Faulks, tacky bonkbuster or political biography.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2012

Did Peter Mandelson really give her a three-line quote for the cover of her bonkbuster?

From The Guardian ● Mar. 30, 2011

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