sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll

sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll

English

Etymology

In use since the 1960s, later popularized by the song Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (Ian Dury and the Blockheads, 1977).

Noun

sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll pl (plural only)

1. (informal) Indulgent and pleasurable activities.
   • 1977, “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”, performed by Ian Dury:

     Sex and drugs and rock and roll / Is all my brain and body need / Sex and drugs and rock and roll / Is very good indeed

Translations

indulgent and pleasurable activities

German: Wein, Weib und Gesang Italian: sesso, droga e rock 'n' roll Latin: venus, vina, musica Portuguese: sexo, drogas e rock and roll