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orgasmo

orgasm

noun or-GAHS-moh Rare
Body & Health Senses

Origin: From Greek orgasmos, from organ (to swell with moisture).

Also means

peak of excitement

Usage Note

Orgasmo is used in both its literal physiological sense and figuratively for the peak of excitement or enthusiasm — è in orgasmo per la partita ('he's beside himself with excitement about the match'). The figurative use is quite common in Italian and not necessarily vulgar in context, though the literal sense remains explicit.

Examples

"La folla era in orgasmo per il concerto."

Natural Translation

The crowd was in a frenzy over the concert.

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