orgy
word
Definition
A wild party, especially one involving excessive drinking, eating, or sexual activity. Sometimes used more generally for any event with uncontrolled excess.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in an adult context, often sexual or hedonistic. Can be figurative for excessive behavior ('an orgy of spending'). Considered informal or explicit. Not typically used in polite conversation.
Spanish: orgíaPortuguese (BR): orgiaPortuguese (PT): orgiaChinese (Simplified): 狂欢派对 - 淫乱聚会Chinese (Traditional): 狂歡派對 - 淫亂聚會Hindi: भोग-विलास पार्टी - अय्याशीArabic: حفلة مجون - عربدةBengali: অর্গি - অবাধ ভোগবিলাসের আসরRussian: оргияJapanese: オルギー - 乱痴気騒ぎVietnamese: cuộc truy hoan - bữa tiệc thác loạnKorean: 오르지 - 진탕 파티Turkish: orgi - aşırı eğlence (cinsel içerikli)Urdu: عیاشی - جنسی محفلIndonesian: orgi - pesta pora
Example Sentences
They called it an orgy of food and drink.
basic
They went to an orgy last weekend.
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An orgy often involves many people and wild behavior.
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It was less a meeting and more an orgy of gossip and laughter.
natural
Some rock stars are famous for their wild orgies.
natural
There was an orgy of spending before the holidays.
natural