safe word
noun [ C ] uk/ˈseɪf ˌwɜːd/ us/ˈseɪf ˌwɜ˞ːd/
安全词
a word said by someone to a partner during sex when the sex becomes too rough, to show that they want to stop, especially in BDSM (= sex that involves, for example, tying a partner up, or giving and receiving pain for pleasure)
Safe words are important because the words "no" or "stop" might be interpreted as a part of the scene. 安全词很重要，因为 "不 "或 "停止 "这些词可能会被理解为场景的一部分。
"Red" is the number one safe word. 红色 是头号安全词。
- More examples
- In the American BDSM subculture, three safe words are widespread.
- A safe word lets your partner know that they need to stop what they're doing and check in with you.
- For some reason best known to sadomasochists themselves, popular safe words include "pickle" and "radish", apparently.