"chesterfield rugby" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-chesterfield rugby.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: From chesterfield, a generic term for "sofa" in Canadian English, and rugby, a contact sport, alluding to the physical nature of sex. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chesterfield rugby (uncountable)
  1. (Canada, idiomatic, euphemistic) Sexual activity. Tags: Canada, euphemistic, idiomatic, uncountable Categories (topical): Sex

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