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earthy

adjective (REFERRING TO SEX)
 
 
/ˈɜː.θi/ US  /ˈɝː-/

Definition

referring to sex and the human body in a direct way: She has an earthy sense of humour.Relating to sex and sexual desireRude and cheeky earthiness
 
 
/-nəs/ noun [U]
I like the earthiness of her writing.Relating to sex and sexual desireRude and cheeky
(Definition of earthy adjective (REFERRING TO SEX) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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