Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Shag

Quick summary: A very common British slang verb meaning to have sex.

What does it mean?

To shag means to have sex. It is one of the most recognisable British slang words for sex and sounds blunt, casual, and often comic.

Is it positive or negative?

It is neutral in literal meaning, but quite crude in tone.

When do you use it?

Use it only in adult, informal contexts. It is common in TV, gossip, and laddish humour.

Examples

Example 1: The headline made it sound like every celebrity in town had shagged each other.

Example 2: It sounds much more casual and crude than make love.

Question for you

Do you think shag sounds funny, blunt, or just very British?

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