Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. Slang A work of popular fiction characterized by scenes of unrestrained romantic passion.
Wiktionary
- n. A sexually explicit romantic novel, usually in a historical setting, especially one involving the seduction of the heroine.
WordNet 3.0
- n. a romantic novel containing scenes in which the heroine is sexually violated
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Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘bodice ripper’.
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The Sog Collection
My big word list.
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AbraxasZugzwang's Words
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As soon as I finish this chapter
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Words Suggested by Online Dictionarie...
Though I've been told it's in Merriam-Webster, and it means cow dung.
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dutroncadonc's words
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sarra Me too! Feb 27, 2008
oroboros Bodacious!! Mar 15, 2007
reesetee Not with chained_bear around! ;-) Mar 15, 2007
sonofgroucho And I was sure I'd be the first to list this one! Mar 15, 2007