anilingus

noun

ani·​lin·​gus ˌā-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs How to pronounce anilingus (audio)
variants or anilinctus
: erotic stimulation achieved by contact between mouth and anus

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All of these could be signs that there’s extra bacteria hanging out down there, which is definitely not ideal for anilingus. Lindsey Lanquist, SELF, 12 Mar. 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from anus + -i- + -lingus, -linctus (as in cunnilingus, cunnilinctus)

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anilingus was in 1949

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“Anilingus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anilingus. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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anilingus

noun
ani·​lin·​gus ˌā-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs How to pronounce anilingus (audio)
variants or anilinctus
: erotic stimulation achieved by contact between mouth and anus
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