Synonyms of intercourse
100 similar words
Another word for intercourse is penetration. Other synonyms of intercourse are coitus, carnal knowledge, coition, connection and consummation.
Synonyms and similar words for intercourse
nounSexual intercourse, especially that involving humans and especially penile-vaginal interconnection.
- coitusSexual intercourse, especially that involving penile–vaginal penetration.
- carnal knowledgeSexual intercourse.
- coitionSexual intercourse.
- connectionSexual intercourse.
- consummationThe first act of sexual intercourse in a relationship, particularly the first such act following marriage.
- copulation
- couplingAn act of sexual intercourse.
- intimacy
- intimate relationsSexual intercourse.
- intromission
- joiningThe act or result of joining; a joint or juncture.
- lovemakingSexual intercourse.
- lustmakingSexual intercourse motivated solely by lust.
- mating
- mounting
- pareuniaSexual intercourse.
- penetrationThe insertion of the penis (or similar object) during sexual intercourse.
- relations
- sexSexual activity, may be understood to be sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier.
- sexual congressSynonym of sexual intercourse.
- sexual intercourseCoitus or genital-genital sexual contact.
- sexual relationThe behavior of a sexual nature between one or more individuals.
- sexual unionSexual intercourse.
- swivingThe act or process of copulating; copulation.
- unionSexual intercourse.
- the beast with two backs
- the birds and the bees
- boom-boomSexual intercourse.
- chesterfield rugby CanadaSexual activity.
- horizontal dancingSexual intercourse.
- horizontal hulaSexual intercourse.
- horizontal joggingSexual intercourse.
- horizontal mamboSexual intercourse.
- horizontal refreshmentsSexual intercourse.
- horizontal slam danceSexual intercourse.
- how's your father UKSexual intercourse.
- loveSexual activity.
- Netflix and chillSexual intercourse, especially casual sex.
- physical loveSexual intercourse.
- roll in the hayA session of sexual intercourse.
- Ugandan affairs UKOften in the form to discuss Ugandan affairs: sexual intercourse, usually an extramarital affair.
- Ugandan discussions UKSexual intercourse.
- actionSexual intercourse.
- assSex; a person to have sex with; with vulgar emphasis on their corporeality (their body) over their personhood.
- bangAn act of sexual intercourse.
- beef injectionPenetrative sexual intercourse.
- bonkingA session of sexual intercourse.
- cuntfuck
- fuckingAn act of sexual intercourse, especially one lacking passion or a feeling of sincere love.
- frig
- fucky-fuckySexual intercourse.
- hot beef injectionPenetrative sexual intercourse.
- humpAn act of sexual intercourse.
- humpa humpaSexual intercourse.
- jig-jigSexual intercourse, sex.
- jiggy-jiggy
- layAn act of sexual intercourse.
- legoverAn act of sexual intercourse.
- meat injectionSynonym of hot beef injection (“penetrative sexual intercourse”).
- nookie
- pipe
- plow
- plough
- poonThe vagina and vulva; or intercourse with a woman.
- poontangSexual intercourse with a woman.
- punaniSexual intercourse with a woman.
- pussySexual intercourse with a female; usually in the phrase get some pussy.
- rideAn act of sexual intercourse.
- rootAn act of sexual intercourse.
- rumpoSexual intercourse.
- rumpy-pumpySex.
- seeing-to
- sexy time humorousTime dedicated to sexual activity; by extension, sexual intercourse.
- sexy times humorousTime dedicated to sexual activity; by extension, sexual intercourse.
- screwSexual intercourse; the act of screwing.
- screwingAn act of sexual intercourse.
- shagAn act of sex.
- skin
- snu snu humorousRough sexual intercourse with a tall or muscular woman.
- tangSexual intercourse with a woman.
- trimSexual intercourse with a woman.
- hanky-pankyAmorous behaviour, making out, necking, sex or other sexual activity, especially if illicit.
- funny businessSexual intercourse or other sexual activity.
- making whoopee
- jiggery-pokerySexual intercourse.
- monkey business
- fooling about
- fooling around
- playing around
- aphrodisia archaicSexual intercourse.
- commerce obsoleteSocial intercourse; the dealings of one person or class in society with another; familiarity.
- commixtion obsoleteCoition; copulation; sexual intercourse.
- congress datedCoitus: sexual intercourse.
- conjunction obsoleteSexual intercourse.
- conversation archaicExpression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such...
- barney-mugging US, dated
- old hat archaic, rareSexual intercourse.
Meaning of intercourse
- noun Communication, conversation.
- noun Dealings between countries.
- noun Dealings with people, including commerce and trade.
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Questions about synonyms of intercourse
- What is another word for intercourse?
- Intercourse has 100 synonyms on Word.ws, such as penetration, coitus, carnal knowledge, coition, connection, consummation, copulation and coupling.
- What does intercourse mean?
- Intercourse means communication, conversation.
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