RAWDOGGING

What Does RAWDOGGING Mean in a Text?

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When used in a text, Rawdogging means "Doing Something Without Aids, Preparation or Assistance" and "Unprotected Sex."

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Unprotected Sex

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Since at least the 1990s, rawdogging has referred to the act of having sexual intercourse without a condom. It was derived from the idea of doing something "raw" (without barriers). For example:

She got pregnant because they were rawdogging.
I gave up rawdogging when I heard how Freddy Mercury died.

Doing Something Without Aids, Preparation or Assistance

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In recent years, rawdogging has been repurposed online, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter/X, to mean doing something without any aids, preparation, or safety measures: essentially doing something "raw" or unassisted. For example:

I rawdogged the exam without studying.
I am going to give up beer and rawdog life.
He rawdogged the 12-hour flight with no headphones or entertainment.
You could tell that Jo's presentation was totally rawdogged!
We are rawdogging the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy on Saturday.

This non-sexual usage of rawdogging has gained traction in online forums, especially among Gen Z males, where hyperbolic or ironic language is common. This is another example of how internet culture often takes existing slang and creates new, often humorous meanings for it. This linguistic shift is common in online slang, where terms get divorced from their original contexts and take on new meanings, usually starting within specific communities. Of course, despite the humor, the term's sexual origin still gives it a provocative edge.

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Rawdogging also means "unprotected sex."

Summary of Key Points

Rawdogging (Definition 1)
Definition:	Doing Something Without Aids, Preparation or Assistance
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Rawdogging (Definition 2)
Definition:	Unprotected Sex
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at Rawdogging

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"Rawdogging" " is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings. It can also be considered a neologism. A neologism is a newly coined word or phrase that has recently come into use or has been created to describe a new concept, idea, or phenomenon. Neologisms can be created in any language and can take different forms, such as:

A new meaning for an existing word (e.g., cloud, mood, tweet, viral).
A completely new word (e.g., emoji, fomo, selfie).
A new combination of existing words, or words with prefixes or suffixes (e.g., cloutrage, digital detox, oversharing, situationship).

Neologisms are often the result of changes in technology, culture, or social norms, and they can be found in fields such as science, technology, politics, and popular culture. Some neologisms become widely used and enter mainstream vocabulary, while others remain obscure or limited to specific communities or contexts.

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RAWDOGGING

What Does RAWDOGGING Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

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Unprotected Sex

Doing Something Without Aids, Preparation or Assistance

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Summary of Key Points

An Academic Look at Rawdogging

Example of Rawdogging Used in a Text

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