Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hows-your-father

idiom
/haʊz jɔːr ˈfɑːðər/
Definition
A British euphemism for sexual activity or intimacy, often used humorously or to suggest innuendo.
Examples
  • “After a few drinks, he started talking about his love life and mentioned ‘hows-your-father’ to describe his adventures.”
  • “It’s just a bit of hows-your-father; it doesn’t mean anything serious.”
  • “They had some hows-your-father in the back of the car last night.”
Meaning
The phrase refers to the act of sexual intercourse in a light-hearted or indirect manner.
Synonyms
  • intimacy
  • hooking up
  • relations