To indulge in a period of irresponsible behavior, particularly sexually; Often used in reference to young adults or to the recently divorced.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'sow one's wild oats':
| sow one's wild oats | To spread one's genes around by impregnating many females. |
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