chesterfield rugby

idiom

Meaning

Sexual activity.

Origin

disputed origin

From chesterfield, a generic term for "sofa" in Canadian English, and rugby, a contact sport, alluding to the physical nature of sex.

Examples

SIMPLE

They went home to have a bit of chesterfield rugby.

CONTEXTUAL

The couple decided to skip the movie and stay in for some chesterfield rugby instead.

COMPLEX

After the tension had built up throughout the evening, they finally retreated to the bedroom for some chesterfield rugby.

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Last updated April 17, 2026