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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAfternoon-delight
/ˌɑːf.təˈnuːn dɪˈlaɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A pleasurable activity enjoyed in the afternoon, often specifically used as a euphemism for daytime sexual intercourse.
"They decided to take a break from work to enjoy a little afternoon-delight." - 2
Any delightful, comforting experience or treat partaken during the afternoon hours.
"A warm cup of artisanal coffee and a pastry served as her daily afternoon-delight."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated in contemporary English as a compound phrase, popularized largely by the 1976 hit song 'Afternoon Delight' by the vocal group Starland Vocal Band. It entered popular culture as a euphemism for daytime sexual activity or a pleasurable midday activity.
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partie de l'après-midi
Transliteration: paʁ.ti də l‿a.pʁɛ.mi.di
"Ils ont profité d'un moment d'intimité comme plaisir de l'après-midi."
Nachmittagsvergnügen
Transliteration: ˈnaːxˌmɪt.ɡaːs.fɛɐ̯ˌɡnyː.ɡn̩
"Sie nahmen sich Zeit für ein kleines Nachmittagsvergnügen."
piacere pomeridiano
Transliteration: pjaˈtʃeː.re po.me.riˈdjaː.no
"Si sono concessi un piacere pomeridiano."
delicia vespertina
Transliteration: deˈli.sja bes.peɾˈti.na
"Disfrutaron de una delicia vespertina en su día libre."
prazer da tarde
Transliteration: pɾaˈzeʁ da ˈtaʁ.dʒi
"Eles aproveitaram um momento de prazer da tarde."
दोपहर का आनंद
Transliteration: dopahar ka anand
"उन्होंने दोपहर के आनंद का लुत्फ उठाया।"
午后之欢
Transliteration: wǔ hòu zhī huān
"他们在下午享受了一段快乐时光。"
오후의 즐거움
Transliteration: ohueui jeulgeoum
"그들은 여유로운 오후의 즐거움을 만끽했다."
午後の楽しみ
Transliteration: gogo no tanoshimi
"彼らは午後の楽しみの時間を過ごした。"
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