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bit on the side

bit on the side noun: a secondary lover, a mistress.

Noun

bit on the side (plural bits on the side)

  1. (Australia, New Zealand, UK, slang) A secondary lover, a mistress.
    • I'm married to Paula, but Jackie, my bit on the side, is far more fun.

Synonyms of bit on the side

Forms of bit on the side

pluralbits on the side

Questions about bit on the side

What does bit on the side mean?
Bit on the side means a secondary lover, a mistress.
What part of speech is bit on the side?
Bit on the side is a noun.
What is the plural of bit on the side?
The plural of bit on the side is bits on the side.

Words near bit on the side in the dictionary

  1. bit of skirt
  2. bit of stuff
  3. bit off
  4. bit off more than one could chew
  5. bit on granite
  6. bit on the side
  7. bit one's lip
  8. bit one's nails
  9. bit one's thumb
  10. bit one's tongue
  11. bit part

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