Definition of sow (one's) oats

sow (one's) oats

verb

• to be sexually promiscuous, usually during youth.

  Last edited on Aug 31 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'oat':
like oats	Definitions include: in quantity; a great amount.
oater	Definitions include: a work of fiction set in the American Old West.
sow (one's) wild oats	Definitions include: to be sexually promiscuous, usually during youth.
toasted oats	Definitions include: passed out due to the use of drugs and/or alcohol.
Other terms relating to 'sow':
sow	Definitions include: an overweight female.
sow (one's) wild oats	Definitions include: to be sexually promiscuous, usually during youth.

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