missionary position
missionary position noun: a position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.
Noun
missionary position (plural missionary positions)
- A position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.
- Synonyms:
- mish
missionary position meaning in Sinhala
missionary position in Sinhala
- position for sexual intercourse
- මිෂනරි පිහිටුව miṣanari pihiṭuwa
Synonyms of missionary position
Forms of missionary position
| plural | missionary positions |
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Origin of missionary position
Supposed to have been originated by natives of the Trobriand Islands (who considered it improper), popularized by Alfred Kinsey.
Questions about missionary position
- What does missionary position mean?
- Missionary position means a position for sexual intercourse in which the man and woman face each other, with the man on top.
- What is missionary position in Sinhala?
- Missionary position in Sinhala is මිෂනරි පිහිටුව (miṣanari pihiṭuwa). See Missionary position meaning in Sinhala.
- What part of speech is missionary position?
- Missionary position is a noun.
- What is the plural of missionary position?
- The plural of missionary position is missionary positions.
Words near missionary position in the dictionary
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