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debauchee

/dɪbɔːˈtʃi/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who indulges in excessive and reckless pleasures, especially in drinking, eating, or sex.

    - "The debauchee lived a life of luxury and excess."
    - "Many debauchees were present at the wild party."
    - "The debauchee's lifestyle led to his early demise."

Synonyms

debaucher , libertine
Rhymes
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bawdy , rambunctious , rowdy
Variants
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debauchee , debauchees
Etymology
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Originally meant 'disgraceful' or 'shameful' in French, debauchee comes from the verb 'debaucher', which means 'to corrupt' or 'to seduce'.


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  1. The term 'debauchee' was popularized in English during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in the works of authors such as Henry Fielding and Tobias Smollett.

  2. In modern usage, the term 'debauchee' is often used pejoratively to describe someone who lives a life of excess and hedonism.

  3. The term 'debauchee' is also sometimes used to describe someone who indulges in non-traditional sexual practices or lifestyles.


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  1. hedonism: A philosophical belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and should be the primary goal of human life.

  2. excess: Going beyond what is necessary or appropriate, often leading to negative consequences.


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The term 'debauchee' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald and other authors of the Jazz Age. It is often associated with excessive indulgence in pleasures, particularly alcohol and sex.

How to Memorize "debauchee"

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    - Imagine a person who lives a life of luxury and indulgence, surrounded by fine food, alcohol, and beautiful women or men.

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    - Think of the word 'debaucher' and remember that a debauchee is someone who is debauched, or corrupted, by their own excesses.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Debauchery Delights' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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