doggy style

Definition

In a position whereby one partner is on all fours and the other partner is penetrating from behind.

Etymology

Adverbial phrase composed of the elements doggy (a "dog") and style ("a particular manner of doing something"). From the resemblance to the manner in which dogs mate.

Example Sentences

• "[…]chimpanzees, gorillas, and monkeys usually copulate face to face though on occasion will perform that act "doggy" style."
• "And then we'll do it doggy style so we can both watch "X-Files""