Wiktionary:Word of the day/Archive/2011/May

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open relationship n

A romantic relationship in which both parties are considered free to pursue additional relationships with other people

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promiscuous adj

Made up of many disparate elements. Indiscrimiate; applied to everything equally. Undiscrimiating in one's choice of sexual partners; sexually active with many different people

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cleanskin n

A person with no prior criminal record. (Australia) An unbranded farm animal. (Australia) An unlabelled bottle of wine

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personal space n

The area in which a person or animal usually moves and which it knows well. The area immediately surrounding someone which is felt to be theirs, encroachment on which may cause discomfort or hostility

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deathwatch n

Any of various insects which give off a ticking noise, especially the deathwatch beetle, Xestobium rufovillosum. A vigil held over a dying person

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