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orgasm

Pronunciation: /ˈɔː.ɡæ.zəm/

The English word “orgasm” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A spasm or sudden contraction.
  2. A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions.
  3. A creamy white alcoholic cocktail containing amaretto, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur.

verb

  1. To have an orgasm.

Etymology

From French orgasme or New Latin orgasmus, from Ancient Greek ὀργασμός (orgasmós, “excitement, swelling”), from ὀργάω (orgáō, “to swell with moisture”).

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