Definition of porn
Etymology
Shortening of pornography. Attested from mid-20th century.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /p"ːn/
- (US) IPA: /p"ɹn/
- Rhymes: -"ː(r)n
- Homophone: pawn (in non-rhotic accents)
Noun
porn (countable and uncountable; plural porns)
- (uncountable, informal) pornography. [from the mid-20th c.]
- (countable, informal, chiefly in the plural) A pornographic work.
Synonyms
- (pornography): erotica, filth, smut
- (pornographic film): adult movie, blue movie, dirty movie, X rated movie, skin flick, stag movie
References:
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