orgasm

Meanings

Noun

• A spasm or sudden contraction.
• A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions.
• A creamy white alcoholic cocktail containing amaretto, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur.

Verb

• To have an orgasm.

Related

Similar words

• cum
• climax

Origin

• From French orgasme or New Latin orgasmus, from Ancient Greek ὀργασμός ("excitement, swelling"), from ὀργάω.