[Ads-l] "French fries" go naughty

Jonathan Lighter 00001aad181a2549-dmarc-request at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Mon Jun 22 20:20:13 UTC 2026


https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/why-love-island-usa-stars-141818790.html

Artie sez:
> Getting "French fries" typically refers to fingering or oral sex. The
phrase acts as a euphemism, which gained notable traction as reality
television slang on Love Island USA to describe intimate acts that stop
short of full intercourse (which is referred to as "the main course") .<

JL


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