Browse phrases beginning with: [A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K][L][M][N][O][P][Q][R][S][T][U,V][W][X,Y,Z] Sex and shoppingMeaning A type of novel where the plot revolves around the affluent consumer lifestyle and sexual encounters of the characters. Origin This genre of novel, also called 'bonkbuster' or just 'S&S', came into prominence during the 1980s. The first reference to it that I can find in print is from The Ladies' Home Journal, May 1985:
See also - power dressing. |