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cottaging

British  
/ ˈkɒtɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

  1. homosexual activity between men in a public lavatory

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Etymology

Origin of cottaging

C20: from cottage (sense 4)

Example Sentences

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The current police guidelines, at least in regards to cottaging, have moved from a punitive approach to one that deals sensitively with a much-maligned community.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2014

You're cottaging over Harbor View way; aren't you?

From Frank and Andy Afloat The Cave on the Island by Barnum, Vance

They're cottaging at Newport; They're bathing at Cape May; In Saratoga's ball-rooms They dance the hours away.

From Point Lace and Diamonds by Day, Francis

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