Propositioning Meaning in English
word · lemma: proposition
ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən
prah-puh-ZISH-uh-ning
pɹˌɒpəzˈɪʃənɪŋ
prop-uh-ZISH-uh-ning
Definition
Asking someone directly and often in a suggestive way to have sex, usually unexpectedly or without a close relationship.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances; formal or semi-formal. Often followed by "someone" ('He was propositioning her'). Not used for business or abstract proposals.
Spanish: proponer (sexualmente) - insinuarsePortuguese (BR): dar em cima - fazer uma proposta sexualPortuguese (PT): dar em cima - fazer uma proposta sexualChinese (Simplified): 提出性要求 - 性暗示Chinese (Traditional): 提出性要求 - 性暗示Hindi: यौन प्रस्ताव देनाArabic: عرض (جنسي) - اقتراح جنسيBengali: যৌন প্রস্তাব দেওয়া - অশালীন প্রস্তাব (নির্দিষ্ট) Russian: предлагать секс - делать непристойное предложениеJapanese: 性的な誘いをする - セックスを持ちかけるVietnamese: gạ gẫm quan hệ tình dụcKorean: 성적인 제안을 하다 - 성적으로 접근하다Turkish: cinsel teklif etmek - uygunsuz teklifte bulunmakUrdu: جنسی پیشکش کرنا - نامناسب پیشکش کرناIndonesian: menawarkan hubungan seksual - mengajak berhubungan seks
Example Sentences
He was propositioning her at the bar.
basic
She felt uncomfortable when he started propositioning her.
basic
Propositioning strangers is not acceptable behavior.
basic
He got fired for propositioning a coworker at the office party.
natural
She got annoyed by guys propositioning her on dating apps.
natural
People complained about tourists propositioning locals on the beach.
natural