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orgy

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Orgy (noun) means a wild, unrestrained party involving heavy drinking, group sex, or general excess. Example: “The frat house was infamous for its Saturday-night orgies.”

noun

A wild, unrestrained party involving heavy drinking, group sex, or general excess.

"The frat house was infamous for its Saturday-night orgies."

"Ancient sources describe drunken orgies held in honor of Dionysus."

Loosely, any period of excessive indulgence in some activity.

"The team went on an orgy of spending after winning the lottery."

"The finale was an orgy of violence and special effects."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA group sex party, or more loosely, a binge of any excessive activity.

Common mistake

"An orgy of X" is a common figurative pattern meaning excessive amounts of X (an orgy of destruction, an orgy of shopping) — it doesn't always mean the literal sense.

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: orgies

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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.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for orgy

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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.

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