porno

Explicit adult content

Porno is informal for pornographic material—films, magazines, or images depicting explicit sexual content.

It functions as both noun and adjective: a porno film, watching porno.

The word carries a slightly sleazier, more casual connotation than the full form pornography.

Also spelled porn, which has become more common.

slang

smut

Lewd content or soot

  • skin-flickPornographic motion picture
  • adultMature person, legally responsible
  • X-ratedSexually explicit classification

XXX · nudie · erotica · filth · raunch · sleaze

genre

hardcore

Uncompromisingly devoted

gonzo · fetish · mainstream · indie · vintage · retro · homemade · studio · parody · compilation

cultural

taboo

Cultural or social prohibition

exploitation · objectification · empowerment · debate · feminism · morality · addiction · regulation · legislation · controversy

industry

performer

One who entertains audiences

set · shoot · scene · contract · talent · agent · distribution · tube · subscription · Pornhub

production

camera

Image capturing device

acting · editing · soundtrack · makeup · wardrobe · props · location · consent · screening · testing

Opposites
content appropriateness

pornofamily-friendly

Suitable for all ages

G-rated · wholesome · children's programming · kid-friendly · PG

artistic/cultural value

pornoart film

Cinema prioritizing aesthetics

arthouse cinema · cinema · high art · prestige film · arthouse

Phrases
Family

porn, pornography, pornographic, pornographically, pornographer

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated R