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Definition of: promiscuous
(prə·mis′ky·əs) adjective
1. Composed of individuals or things confusedly mingled.
2. Unrestricted in distribution or application; exercised or shared without discrimination.
3. Indiscriminate; not fastidious, especially in sexual relations.
4. Colloq. Lacking plan or purpose; casual; irregular. [<L promiscuus mixed <pro- thoroughly + stem of miscere mix]
—pro·mis′cu·ous·ly adverb
—pro·mis′cu·ous·ness noun
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