roll in the hay

The idiom "roll in the hay" often refers to casual, spontaneous sexual activity, typically without emotional involvement.

Definition

C1Informal

(slang, euphemistic)A brief, casual sexual encounter.

Example

  • They decided to have a quick roll in the hay before heading back to the party.

C1Informal

(slang, euphemistic)Engaging in sexual activity without serious emotional involvement.

Example

  • A roll in the hay was all they were looking for, nothing more.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "roll in the hay":

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