Shags Meaning in English
word · lemma: shag
Definition
“Shags” is the plural of 'shag', which mainly refers to (1) a species of seabird, or (2) in British slang, an act of sexual intercourse.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in British English. As a noun, 'shags' means the birds; as a slang verb/noun, 'shag' (and 'shags' as present tense) is very informal and can be offensive. Context is important: 'shags' for birds is neutral; as slang for sex, it's not used in polite conversation.
Example Sentences
We saw many shags on the rocks by the sea.
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The field trip included watching shags and other seabirds.
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Shags have long necks and dark feathers.
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Apparently, he shags around whenever he's single.
natural
Those cliffs are famous for the hundreds of shags that nest there.
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My friend always jokes that her ex-boyfriend only shags on weekends.
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