sex play

noun

Play of a sexual nature between children.

Meanings

nounsex play (uncountable)

alternative sexplay

  1. uncountablehuman sciencesPlay of a sexual nature between children.

    Some children are subjected to sex play by older children.

    1955, Frances Lillian Ilg, Louise Bates Ames, Child behavior
    2 more examples

    I'd like the kids to have the chance for that kind of sex play. But as a teacher, there is absolutely no way I can look the other way and let the kids play doctor in my classroom. Do I sound hypocritical?

    2004, Liora Bressler, editor, Knowing Bodies, Moving Minds, page 116

    Descriptions of sex play among children are very scarce indeed...

    2009, Anthony D. Pellegrini, The role of play in human development

    Synonyms: sexual play

  2. uncountableSexual intercourse and associated activities such as foreplay, often involving experimentation with new ideas.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounPlay of a sexual nature between children.

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