English Explanatory Dictionary

half-night stand

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A single sexual encounter between two individuals, lasting for less than an entire night, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

half-night stand half-night stands

Etymology

Back formation from one-night stand.

Synonyms

hit and run pump and dump wham, bam, thank you ma'am
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