adj.
Pronunciation: pr ə - ' mis-ky ə -w ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin promiscuus, from pro- forth + misc ē re to mix ― more at PRO- , MIX
Date: 1601
1 : composed of all sorts of persons or things
2 : not restricted to one class, sort, or person : INDISCRIMINATE <education ⋯ cheapened through the promiscuous distribution of diplomas ― Norman Cousins>
3 : not restricted to one sexual partner
4 : CASUAL , IRREGULAR < promiscuous eating habits>
– pro · mis · cu · ous · ly adverb
– pro · mis · cu · ous · ness noun