Definitions

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  • verb sports To feel the burning sensation arising in a muscle being intensely exercised; often used as an exhortation to extend oneself in physical exercise.
  • verb sex To feel the vaginal or anal pleasure or burn felt during sexual intercourse.

Etymologies

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The phrase was popularized by actress Jane Fonda in her highly successful aerobic exercise videotapes.

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