view one's etchingsとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From the implication that an artist might invite another person to model or view artwork in a private setting as a pretence for an attempt at seduction.

動詞

view one's etchings (三人称単数 現在形 views one's etchings, 現在分詞 viewing one's etchings, 過去形および過去分詞形 viewed one's etchings)

1. (euphemistic) To engage in sexual activity.
   • 1991, Linda Lael Miller, Wild About Harry, page 79:

     Next, he'd be telling her that no other woman had ever understood him the way she did, and asking her to come to his hotel room to view his etchings.

   • 2007, Stephen R. Sobotka, Two of a Kind, page 81:

     “I think, I just might have a reason for you to . . . change your mind about viewing my etchings,” she stated, her voice taking on a little husky tone.

   • 2013, Stephen Pearsall, Focus, page 357:

     “Would you like to step inside to view my etchings?” he murmured, now kissing her brow and nose.

   • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:view one's etchings.

参考

• Netflix and chill