bug-chasing
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The practice of engaging in anal sex with the deliberate intention of contracting HIV.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bug-chasing” mean?
The practice of engaging in anal sex with the deliberate intention of contracting HIV.
Is “bug-chasing” formal or informal?
bug-chasing is generally slang.