orgy

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun any act of immoderate indulgence
  2. noun secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity
  3. noun a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

Etymology

Originally in plural from French orgies, from Latin orgia, from Ancient Greek ὄργια (órgia, “secret rites, mysteries”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

binge, splurge

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