promiscuous
[ pruh-mis-kyoo-uhs ]
/ prəˈmɪs kyu əs /
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adjective
characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis.
consisting of parts, elements, or individuals of different kinds brought together without order.
indiscriminate; without discrimination.
casual; irregular; haphazard.
SYNONYMS FOR promiscuous
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Origin of promiscuous
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2. See miscellaneous.
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promiscuous
/ (prəˈmɪskjʊəs) /
adjective
indulging in casual and indiscriminate sexual relationships
consisting of a number of dissimilar parts or elements mingled in a confused or indiscriminate manner
indiscriminate in selection
casual or heedless
Derived forms of promiscuous
promiscuously, adverbpromiscuousness, nounWord Origin for promiscuous
C17: from Latin prōmiscuus indiscriminate, from pro- 1 + miscēre to mix
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