Shag
What does it mean?
Quick summary: A very common British slang verb meaning to have sex.
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.
REAL ENGLISH.
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?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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