Sleep around Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫip/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SLEEP uh-ROWND
slˈiːp/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SLEEP uh-ROWND
Definition
To have sexual relationships with multiple people, usually outside of a committed relationship.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, sometimes disapproving expression; often used to imply promiscuity. Can be considered judgmental or rude in some situations. Common in gossip or casual conversation.
Spanish: acostarse con muchas personas - tener relaciones sexuales con varias personasPortuguese (BR): transar com várias pessoas - ter relações com várias pessoasPortuguese (PT): dormir com várias pessoas - ter relações com várias pessoasChinese (Simplified): 到处睡 - 和很多人发生性关系Chinese (Traditional): 到處睡 - 和很多人發生性關係Hindi: अनेक लोगों के साथ संबंध बनानाArabic: يمارس الجنس مع عدة أشخاصBengali: এদিক সেদিক শোয়া - অনেকের সঙ্গে সম্পর্ক করাRussian: со всеми подряд спать - встречаться с разнымиJapanese: 遊びまくる - 手当たり次第に寝るVietnamese: quan hệ với nhiều người - lên giường với nhiều ngườiKorean: 여기저기와 자다 - 여러 사람과 잠자리를 하다Turkish: herkesle yatmak - sağda solda takılmakUrdu: ادھر اُدھر سونا - کئی لوگوں کے ساتھ تعلقات رکھناIndonesian: tidur dengan banyak orang - gonta-ganti pasangan
Example Sentences
Some people think it's okay to sleep around before settling down.
basic
He's known to sleep around a lot.
basic
She doesn't want to sleep around anymore.
basic
People judge women more harshly than men if they sleep around.
natural
If you're not looking for anything serious, it's your choice to sleep around or not.
natural
I heard he used to sleep around a lot in college.
natural