afternoon delight

English

Etymology

From the title of a 1976 song by Starland Vocal Band which introduces the expression as a euphemism for a sexual engagement.

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Noun

afternoon delight (countable and uncountable, plural afternoon delights)

1. (figuratively) Sexual intercourse or a sexual encounter had in the afternoon.
   • 2002, Douglas H. Ruben, How to Raise Your Sexual I.Q, page 65:

     "Afternoon delights" are especially energetic when done with the right person.

   • 2015, Jenny B. Tilbury, Welcome to the Garden Club:

     “Are you up for a little afternoon delight tomorrow?” I lean close to Gloria and seductively bat my eyelashes, which makes her laugh.