favours

British

/ ˈfeɪvəz /

plural noun

sexual intimacy, as when consented to by a woman

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Fabio's prediction: I don't see West Ham doing Manchester City any favours here.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

France favours creating a system of groups of producing, processing and consuming nations that share a commitment to implementing good practices.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The Mercedes car has often struggled in the heat, and the 32C temperatures did not seem to do it any favours.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Tuchel now has options in the central area behind the striker, the role Foden favours, as well as on the left flank, where he has been used in the past.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

All I could say was, “I was wondering, ma’am, if maybe you’d let me borrow your baby and carry her to Buxton so I could show Ma how much she favours my sister?”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis

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