anilingus

noun

ani·lin·gus ˌā-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs

variants or anilinctus

ˌā-ni-ˈliŋ(k)-təs

: 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

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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 22 Nov. 2024.

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anilingus

noun

ani·lin·gus ˌā-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs

variants or anilinctus

-ˈliŋ(k)-təs

: erotic stimulation achieved by contact between mouth and anus

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