Meaning of orgy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrdʒi/

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  1. Noun

    orgy

    Etymology

    early 16th century: originally plural, from French orgies, via Latin from Greek orgia‘secret rites or revels’

    Definitions

    1. any act of immoderate indulgence

    Examples

    • « an orgy of shopping »
    • « an emotional binge »
    • « a splurge of spending »
  2. 2. secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity
  3. 3. a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

    Derived terms

Famous quotes

  • « Art is the most passionate orgy within man's grasp. »
    John Donne
  • « My favorite play in drama school was 'The Bacchae.' It's about a king who literally gets eaten alive by all the women in the play in a kind of orgy - it's related to the word 'bacchanal' - and I loved that idea of animalistic chaos and following our own desires. »
    Hugh Jackman

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