Australian and New Zealand English for sunbathing — lying in the sun to tan.
Australian and New Zealand English for sunbathing — lying in the sun to tan. The 'bake' element is more vivid and physical than 'bathe,' implying intense heat rather than gentle exposure. Used freely across Australia and New Zealand as the standard informal term for the activity. As a noun, it can also refer to the session of sunbathing itself.
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(AU, NZ) A session of sunbathing.
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(Australia, New Zealand) To sunbathe.
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To bake in the sun.
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