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bareback

adj.
C1 Advanced UK //bˈeəbæk// bare·back Archaic Slang

adj. riding a horse without a saddle. It can also describe having sex without using a condom.

adj. riding a horse without a saddle; by extension, engaging in sexual intercourse without the use of a condom. Often used in informal or specific subcultural contexts.


SIMPLE

He prefers to ride bareback because it feels more natural.

CONTEXTUAL

The cowboy spent the afternoon riding bareback across the plains to check on the cattle.

COMPLEX

While some riders find the direct contact of bareback riding more intuitive, it requires a high degree of physical coordination and a deep understanding of the horse's movements.

Synonyms
Origin

From bare + back.

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