"bug-chasing" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bug-chasing (uncountable)
  1. (slang) The practice of engaging in anal sex with the deliberate intention of contracting HIV. Wikipedia link: Bugchasing Tags: slang, uncountable Related terms: bug-chaser, barebacking, charge up, poz
    Sense id: en-bug-chasing-en-noun-0cjJ4ukt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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