orgy
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Noun — A wild, unrestrained party involving heavy drinking, group sex, or general excess.
How to use orgy
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Etymology
From French orgies, from Latin orgia, from Greek órgia, "secret rites" — originally referring to ritual pagan ceremonies before it took on its modern, racier sense.
Full origin of orgy →Frequently asked questions
What does “orgy” mean?
The word “orgy” means a wild, unrestrained party involving heavy drinking, group sex, or general excess. In plain terms, a group sex party, or more loosely, a binge of any excessive activity.
How do you pronounce “orgy”?
“Orgy” is pronounced AW-jee (/ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “orgy” in a sentence?
Here is “orgy” used in a sentence: “The team went on an orgy of spending after winning the lottery.”
What part of speech is “orgy”?
“Orgy” is a noun.
Where does the word “orgy” come from?
The word “orgy” comes from Latin. From French orgies, from Latin orgia, from Greek órgia, "secret rites" — originally referring to ritual pagan ceremonies before it took on its modern, racier sense.
Is “orgy” a common word?
“Orgy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “orgy” have?
“Orgy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wild, unrestrained party involving heavy drinking, group sex, or general excess.