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freesome en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈfɹiːsəm/
  • frē'səm

Etymology

From free + -some (adjective-forming suffix).

Meanings

  1. Characterised or marked by freedom.
    • She was intrigued, suddenly. She said, "Anybody I know?" "My wife," he said. "And another." "Oh my God!" she said. That's too amazing. A freesome threesome. Isn't that the Seventies in New York all over for you. 2016, BJ Reluctant, The Whoring Lesbian Housewife:
    • And in a freesome spirit of fromage. 1923, Clarence Colman, My Philippine Remembrances:

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more freesome Degree=Cmp lexicographic
most freesome Degree=Sup lexicographic

freesome en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /ˈfɹiːsəm/
  • frē'səm

Etymology

From free + -some (collective noun suffix).

Meanings

  1. A free and open pairing among individuals, usually for casual sex; a free for all.
    • “I don't do freesomes,” she announced petulantly. 2009, Jennifer Fallon, The Immortal Prince:
    • If so, why don't you bring her along and we'll have a freesome. 1976, Sean Treacy, Shay Scally and Manny Wagstaff:

Forms

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freesomes Number=Plur lexicographic