Sleep around

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verb

To have sexual relations with multiple partners casually without being in committed relationships.

Some people criticize him because he likes to sleep around.
Visual representation of "sleep around" - To have sexual relations with multiple partners casually without being in committed relationships.

Often appears as...

  • likes to sleep around
  • tend to sleep around

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Cultural Sensitivity

The phrase can be controversial and offensive, reflecting cultural attitudes towards sexual behavior.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
He got in trouble for implying that his colleague likes to sleep around.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies judgment or disapproval and can be viewed as a negative or derogatory term.

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Despite the rumors that she likes to sleep around, she's very professional at work.
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Informal Use

Appropriate for casual conversation, but too informal for professional or formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Use
In a friendly chat, he joked about his single years when he used to sleep around.
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