walk of shame

[wawk uhv sheym]

noun

Slang.

1. the return trip home the morning after an unplanned sexual encounter, usually a one-night stand, wearing clothing from the previous evening.

Word History and Origins

Origin of walk of shame¹

First recorded in 1990–95

When To Use

What does walk of shame mean?

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