English Explanatory Dictionary

sow one's wild oats

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females.
  2. To engage in premarital or extramarital flings.
  3. To have numerous sexual partners.
  4. To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

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Etymology

From being a typical useless or counterproductive occupation (wild oats is a weed, and would not be sown).

Related words

feel one's oats get one's oats
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