Bodice-rippery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bodice-rippery is a noun meaning (informal) The archetypical content of bodice rippers; violent or aggressive sex in romance fiction.
Meaning
(informal) The archetypical content of bodice rippers; violent or aggressive sex in romance fiction.
Example Sentences
She says that her first novel was born out of a profound love of medieval history, but I fear that what she really loves is historical romance, fantasy, and bodice-rippery.
A tale of skulduggery, bodice rippery, and shoot-’em-up action unfolds, complete with help from a luscious mistress of disguise who could have stepped right out of a James Bond novel.
While the genre has generally distanced itself from bodice-rippery, romance authors do continue to play with the look or feel or meaning of non-consensual sex and what’s sometimes called “dubious consent” or “dub-con” sex.
Synonyms for bodice-rippery
Depending on context, synonyms include bodice-ripping.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bodice-ripping, bonkbuster, raincoater, strippery, bawdry, bawdiness.
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