1 C1 idiomatic slang
(British vulgar slang) To have many casual sexual partners.
"He had a reputation for legging around town in his twenties."
inseparable
leg around
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
(British slang, vulgar) To have many casual sexual relationships.
In plain English
To have sex with lots of different people.
What does "leg around" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Crude and informal British slang. Rarely used in formal or written contexts. Strongly associated with working-class British speech and can be considered offensive or vulgar. Learners should be aware of it for comprehension purposes but avoid using it.
Words that pair with "leg around"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
reputation town everyone
How to conjugate "leg around"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
leg around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
legs around
he/she/it
Past simple
leged around
yesterday
Past participle
leged around
have + pp
-ing form
leging around
continuous
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