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sexsomnia

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /sɛkˈsɒmni.ə/
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noun

Meaning 1

A form of non-rapid eye movement parasomnia that causes people to engage in various sexual acts while they are asleep.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: seksiparasomnia — a form of non-rapid eye movement parasomnia that causes people to engage in various sexual acts while they are asleep
  • Greek: σεξυπνία (sexypnía) — a form of non-rapid eye movement parasomnia that causes people to engage in various sexual acts while they are asleep
  • Hungarian: szexszomnia — a form of non-rapid eye movement parasomnia that causes people to engage in various sexual acts while they are asleep