Meanings
- UKslangvulgarThe Majorcan resort town of Magaluf.First known use 1990s
"When you go into Shagaluf on Wednesday," explain the jolly 18-30 reps, "you'll see a big red erection. No, it's not Steve with his trousers down. It's BCM's."
1995 August 20, Anna Blundy, “Lust and vomit”, in Scotland on Sunday, page 161 more example
Perhaps Sky will bring slappers Sarah and Louise back for a Spanish tour series, called Are You Being Serviced? They could be man-on in Mahon, shameless in Shagaluf – sorry Magaluf.
1997 August 27, Garry Bushell, “Bushell on the Box: Why does big big talent get very little chance?”, in The Sun, page 11
Origin
Blend of shag + Magaluf. So called because it is a popular holiday destination for British tourists looking for casual sex.
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Shagaluf. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Shagaluf
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