sunbake
Australian and New Zealand English for sunbathing — lying in the sun to tan.
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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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- sunbaking86%
(Australia) The action of tanning in the sun; sunbathing.
- sunbaker85%
Australian English for a sunbather — someone who lies in the sun specifically to get a tan or simply to soak up warmth. The term reflects the Australian preference for active-sounding compound words, turning sunbathing into something more vigorous-sounding: 'baking' rather than merely 'bathing.' Sunbakers are a fixture of Australian beach culture, and the word itself carries a laid-back, summery vibe that fits the context perfectly.
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(Australia) One who sunbakes, a sunbather.