You looked like you wanted to jump his bones right there!Jump his bones? Sadie frowns. What do you mean?...It's like a pajama party. Except you take off your pajamas.Oh that. Her face clicks with recognition. You call it 'jumping his bones'?Sometimes. I shrug.What an odd phrase. We used to call it sex.Oh. I say, discomfited. Well we do too-Or barney-mugging, she adds.
In the conversation, Sadie finds herself surprised by the phrase "jump his bones," which implies a sexual desire. She initially frowns at the unfamiliar term, but her expression shifts to one of understanding when the context is explained. The speaker compares the act to a pajama party that turns more intimate, highlighting a casual approach to discussing sexual relationships.
Sadie's reaction shows the generational differences in terminology surrounding intimacy. While she suggests they simply called it sex, the speaker reveals that their group has its own quirky expressions like "barney-mugging." This exchange explores how language around sexuality can vary among different circles, reflecting broader societal attitudes toward such topics.
