Escort Glossary: A-Z Guide to Terms and Acronyms

Escort profiles and adult directories often use abbreviations, slang and industry-specific terminology that may be unfamiliar to people encountering them for the first time.

Terms such as GFE, OWO, CIM, incall, outcall and DFK can appear in profiles without any explanation, while other expressions can have slightly different meanings depending on the individual, website or country in which they are used.

This glossary provides a plain-English guide to commonly encountered escort terminology, profile abbreviations and booking-related language.

It is intended as an informational reference. An abbreviation in a profile should never be interpreted as automatic consent or a guarantee that a particular activity will be available. Individual boundaries, services and terminology vary, and consent applies independently to every interaction.

Quick Guide to Common Escort Abbreviations

The exact interpretation of an abbreviation can vary between profiles. The individual profile should always be treated as the primary source of information.

A-Z Escort Terminology

69

69 refers to a sexual position in which two people perform oral sex on each other simultaneously.

It is called 69 because the position of the two bodies is visually compared with the numbers 6 and 9 facing in opposite directions.

In escort profiles, "69" normally indicates that the activity may be offered, subject to individual boundaries and agreement.

A-Level or A-Levels

A-Level is industry slang commonly used to refer to anal sex.

The term developed partly as a discreet abbreviation in advertisements where more explicit language was avoided.

You may see:

• A-Level
• A-Levels
• A Level
• Greek

These can sometimes be used to describe the same activity.

Availability should never be inferred simply because another form of penetrative sex is listed.

Adult Services

Adult services is a broad phrase that may refer to services intended exclusively for adults.

Depending on the website, it may encompass escorting, companionship, massage, adult entertainment or other services.

It is often used as a deliberately broad category rather than describing one particular activity.

Agency

An escort agency is a business or organisation that represents or advertises one or more escorts.

Depending on the structure, an agency may handle enquiries, marketing, schedules, photography or administration.

This differs from an independent escort, who manages their own profile and enquiries.

Anal

Anal generally refers to anal sexual activity.

In escort terminology it may also be represented by expressions such as:

• A-Level
• Greek
• Greek service

Terminology varies considerably between websites.

Availability

Availability indicates when a person is accepting enquiries or appointments.

Escort profiles may display availability as:

• specific dates
• certain days of the week
• daytime
• evening
• overnight
• by appointment only

Availability displayed online can change and should not automatically be assumed to be current unless the profile is actively maintained.

Bareback

Bareback usually describes sexual activity performed without a condom or other barrier protection.

Because this can substantially increase the risk of transmitting sexually transmitted infections, the term is particularly important to interpret correctly.

It should not be confused with BBBJ, which specifically refers to oral sex without a condom.

BB

BB is commonly an abbreviation for bareback.

Its precise meaning depends on context, so it should not be interpreted without considering the surrounding profile information.

BBBJ

BBBJ stands for Bareback Blowjob.

It usually means oral sex performed on a penis without a condom.

Another common abbreviation with a similar meaning is OWO, meaning Oral Without.

BBBJTC

BBBJTC generally means Bareback Blowjob to Completion.

It combines:

• BBBJ: oral sex without a condom
• TC: to completion

This term is more specific than BBBJ because it also describes how the activity concludes.

BDSM

BDSM is an umbrella term covering:

Bondage
Discipline
Dominance
Submission
Sadism
Masochism

The term covers a very broad range of consensual activities involving restraint, role play, power dynamics, sensation or dominance and submission.

A profile stating "BDSM" does not indicate that every BDSM activity is offered.

BJ

BJ is a common abbreviation for blowjob, meaning oral stimulation of a penis.

Related terminology includes:

• BBBJ
• OWO
• COB
• CIM
• CIMWS
• TC

These terms describe different circumstances or variations and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Booking

A booking usually refers to an arranged period of companionship or appointment.

Profiles commonly describe bookings by duration, such as:

• one hour
• two hours
• dinner date
• evening
• overnight
• weekend

The term itself does not define what activities are included.

Body-to-Body Massage

A body-to-body massage, sometimes abbreviated B2B, generally describes a sensual massage involving greater body contact than a conventional massage.

Definitions vary considerably between providers.

It should not be confused with therapeutic massage offered by a regulated healthcare or massage professional.

COB

COB commonly means Come on Body or Completion on Body.

It describes ejaculation onto the body.

The abbreviation is distinct from CIM and COF.

CIM

CIM usually stands for Come in Mouth or, in some modern listings, Completion in Mouth.

It describes ejaculation into the mouth.

It is a separate term from OWO or BBBJ. A profile mentioning one does not automatically imply the other.

CIMWS / CIMSW

CIMWS usually means Come in Mouth With Swallow.

You may also encounter variations such as:

• CIMWS
• CIM/S
• CIM + swallow

Because abbreviations vary between websites, context matters.

CIF

CIF is commonly used to mean Come in Face or Completion in Face.

More commonly, the equivalent term may appear as COF, meaning Come on Face.

CIF is less consistently used than some other abbreviations, so the intended definition should be taken from the individual profile where possible.

COF

COF means Come on Face or Completion on Face.

It describes ejaculation onto the face.

Companion

A companion is a broad term used by some escorts to describe social companionship.

It may refer to company for:

• dinner
• drinks
• business functions
• social events
• travel
• theatre
• private appointments

The word itself does not define sexual activity.

Couples

Couples on an escort profile usually indicates that the provider may accept enquiries involving an established couple rather than one individual.

Specific boundaries vary considerably.

Covered

Covered usually means that a condom or barrier is used.

For example, "covered oral" would normally mean oral sex using a condom.

It is the opposite of terms such as OWO or BBBJ.

DATY

DATY stands for Dining at the Y.

It is slang for oral sex performed on a woman.

The phrase originates from the visual resemblance suggested by the letter Y and is now largely used as an abbreviation in adult listings and forums.

Date

Within escort advertising, a date may simply mean a booking or period of companionship.

It can also refer specifically to a social engagement such as:

• dinner
• drinks
• theatre
• an event
• sightseeing

It should not automatically be interpreted as describing sexual activity.

Dinner Date

A dinner date usually describes an extended companionship booking centred around dining or a social evening.

Dinner dates are often longer than standard appointments because they involve travel, conversation and time at the venue.

Discreet / Discretion

Discreet generally means keeping an enquiry or meeting private and confidential.

In the escort industry, discretion can relate to:

• communication
• personal information
• location
• photographs
• payment information
• meeting arrangements

It is one of the most commonly used non-sexual terms in escort advertising.

DFK

DFK stands for Deep French Kissing.

It generally refers to prolonged or passionate kissing involving the tongue.

It may also simply be called French kissing.

Dom / Dominant

Dom is short for dominant.

It describes the dominant participant within a consensual dominance and submission dynamic.

A woman in this role may also be described as a Domme or Dominatrix, although these terms can have different professional meanings.

Domme

Domme is a shortened feminine form of dominant.

It commonly refers to a woman who takes the dominant role during BDSM or power-exchange activities.

Dominatrix

A dominatrix is generally a woman who professionally or personally takes a dominant role in BDSM activities.

Not every escort offering domination identifies as a dominatrix, and not every dominatrix provides escort services.

Duo

A duo usually refers to a booking involving two providers.

Profiles may specify whether a regular duo partner is available rather than arranging two unrelated individuals.

Escort

An escort is generally a person who offers paid companionship.

The term can encompass social companionship, private meetings, dinner dates, travel companionship and other adult services depending on the individual.

It does not by itself define which services a person offers.

Escort Agency

An escort agency promotes or represents multiple escorts rather than a single independent provider.

Agency structures vary considerably.

Escort Directory

An escort directory is a website containing listings or profiles for escorts, agencies or adult-service providers.

Directories may contain:

• individual profiles
• photos
• location information
• rates
• availability
• reviews
• agency profiles
• contact information

Some directories verify profiles, while others primarily operate as advertising platforms.

Escort Profile

An escort profile is the individual listing describing a provider.

A typical profile may contain:

• name
• age
• photographs
• location
• height
• appearance
• languages
• rates
• availability
• biography
• services
• contact or booking information

FBSM

FBSM normally stands for Full Body Sensual Massage.

It describes a sensual form of massage involving the body more broadly than a conventional massage.

Exactly what this means varies between providers.

Fetish

A fetish is a strong sexual interest associated with a particular object, body part, material, role or situation.

Examples can range from clothing and footwear to specific forms of role play.

The word is extremely broad and does not imply that every fetish is offered.

FK

FK generally means French Kissing.

Some directories distinguish between:

• FK: French kissing
• DFK: Deep French kissing

However, the distinction is not universally applied.

French

In traditional escort slang, French is sometimes used to refer to oral sex.

This usage is less clear than abbreviations such as BJ or OWO and can vary geographically.

FS

FS commonly means Full Service.

Within adult advertisements, the term usually indicates that penetrative intercourse is offered as part of the provider's services.

It should not be interpreted to mean that every sexual activity is included.

Full Service

See FS.

The expression is used as broad industry shorthand rather than a precise description of every activity available.

GFE

GFE stands for Girlfriend Experience.

It generally describes a style of companionship intended to feel warmer, more affectionate and more date-like than a highly formal appointment.

Depending on the individual, this may emphasise:

• conversation
• affection
• kissing
• cuddling
• relaxed companionship
• a less transactional atmosphere

GFE is a description of style and atmosphere rather than a universally defined package.

Greek

Greek is long-standing adult-industry slang for anal sex.

A-Level is another commonly encountered term with the same general meaning.

Happy Ending

A happy ending generally refers to sexual release at the conclusion of a massage.

The phrase is commonly encountered in descriptions such as happy ending massage.

It should not be confused with ordinary therapeutic or professional massage.

HJ

HJ stands for hand job, meaning manual stimulation of the penis.

Independent Escort

An independent escort manages their own advertising and enquiries rather than being represented by an escort agency.

An independent may personally manage:

• website
• profile
• diary
• enquiries
• photographs
• rates
• availability

Incall

Incall means the client travels to the provider's location.

The location might be a private residence, apartment or another location used by the provider.

It is the opposite of outcall.

A simple way to remember the difference is:

Incall = client comes in.

Outcall = provider goes out.

Kissing

Some profiles explicitly state whether kissing is offered because definitions of other experience terms such as GFE do not automatically determine this.

You may encounter:

• FK
• DFK
• kissing
• no kissing

Language

The languages field tells users which languages the person can communicate in.

For example:

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Romanian
• Bulgarian
• Italian

Language information can be especially useful on international escort directories and in cities such as London with visitors from around the world.

Massage

"Massage" can refer to several different types of services in adult advertising.

Terms may include:

• sensual massage
• erotic massage
• body-to-body massage
• tantric massage
• happy-ending massage

These should be distinguished from medical, sports or therapeutic massage.

MSOG

MSOG stands for Multiple Shots on Goal.

It is slang indicating that more than one male orgasm may be possible during a booking.

It is not a universally used term and definitions may vary.

Natural

When used in the physical-description section of an escort profile, natural commonly indicates that the person's breasts have not been surgically augmented.

For example:

Breasts: Natural, C cup

would normally mean natural C-cup breasts.

The word may have entirely different meanings elsewhere in a profile, so context matters.

Overnight

An overnight is an extended booking covering most or all of a night.

The precise duration varies and may be defined by specific start and finish times.

An overnight is primarily a duration term rather than a description of services.

OWO

OWO stands for Oral Without.

In escort terminology it usually means oral sex performed without a condom.

You may also encounter BBBJ with substantially the same general meaning.

OWO is one of the most widely encountered abbreviations on escort profiles.

Outcall

Outcall means that the provider travels to the client's location.

Typical outcall locations can include:

• hotels
• private residences
• serviced apartments

It is the opposite of incall.

A simple distinction is:

Incall: the client travels.

Outcall: the provider travels.

PSE

PSE stands for Porn Star Experience.

The term is generally used for an experience styled around the more energetic or performative presentation associated with adult films.

However, there is no universal definition of PSE.

Different people use the term differently, and it should therefore be regarded as a broad style description rather than a fixed checklist of activities.

Petite

Petite generally describes someone who is relatively short and/or has a small frame.

It is a descriptive term rather than a defined measurement.

Provider

Provider is a neutral umbrella term often used for someone offering escort, adult or sex-work services.

It is especially common on forums, review websites and directories.

Punter

Punter is British slang frequently used within sex-work forums for a client or customer.

Outside the adult industry, the word "punter" is also widely used in Britain to describe a customer, gambler or member of the public.

Rates

Rates are the prices listed for different booking durations or arrangements.

A profile may provide different rates for:

• incall
• outcall
• one hour
• two hours
• dinner dates
• overnight
• travel

Rates and availability are normally displayed separately from physical profile information.

Review

An escort review is an account or rating written about an individual's experience.

Reviews can appear on:

• directories
• specialist forums
• independent review websites

As with reviews in any industry, authenticity and reliability can vary.

Role Play

Role play describes consensually adopting particular characters, identities or scenarios.

The specific meaning depends entirely on the participants and agreed scenario.

Safe Sex

Safe sex or safer sex generally refers to practices intended to reduce sexual-health risks, including the use of condoms or other barriers.

Because different activities carry different levels of risk, it is a broad term rather than a guarantee of zero risk.

Session

A session is another term for an appointment or booking.

It is particularly common in BDSM, massage and fetish advertising.

Size

"Size" in the physical attributes section often refers to breast or bra cup size.

For example:

Natural, Size C

usually means natural C-cup breasts.

Soft BDSM

Soft BDSM generally refers to relatively light BDSM activities rather than more intense or specialised practices.

The term has no fixed definition.

Spanish

In traditional adult slang, Spanish or a Spanish job can refer to stimulation of the penis between the breasts.

The terminology is less common in modern profiles than abbreviations such as GFE or OWO.

Standard

Standard is frequently used in service lists, but it does not have one universal definition.

On some profiles it can refer to conventional penetrative intercourse using protection.

Because "standard" is inherently ambiguous, the individual profile's own terminology takes precedence.

Sub / Submissive

Sub is short for submissive.

Within BDSM terminology it describes the participant taking the submissive role within a consensual power dynamic.

Squirting

Squirting describes the expulsion of fluid through the urethra during sexual stimulation in some women.

In adult profiles it may appear as a physical characteristic or listed activity.

SW

SW commonly stands for sex worker.

It is a broad term that can include people working in different parts of the adult industry.

Tantric Massage

Tantric massage is a term used for sensual massage influenced, sometimes loosely, by concepts associated with Tantra.

Commercial use of the term varies considerably, and it should not be assumed that every service marketed as tantric follows traditional Tantric practices.

Toys

Toys generally means sex toys may be incorporated into an encounter.

The term can encompass many different devices and therefore does not specify any particular activity on its own.

Travel Companion

A travel companion is someone booked to accompany a client during travel.

This can involve:

• domestic trips
• international travel
• holidays
• business trips
• events

Travel companionship is generally an extended booking arrangement rather than a specific sexual-service term.

TC

TC commonly means to completion.

It often appears as part of a longer abbreviation rather than independently.

For example:

BBBJTC = Bareback Blowjob to Completion.

Tour / Touring

An escort who is touring is temporarily accepting appointments in a city other than their usual location.

For example, someone normally based in Manchester might advertise:

Touring London: 10-12 October

Directories may therefore have both a home location and temporary touring locations.

Verified

A verified escort profile has undergone some form of identity or authenticity checking by the website displaying it.

Verification methods vary substantially between directories.

They can include:

• identity checks
• photo verification
• selfie verification
• phone verification
• email verification
• agency confirmation

A verification badge should be interpreted according to the particular site's verification policy rather than assumed to represent a universal industry standard.

VIP

VIP is commonly used as a marketing description suggesting a premium, exclusive or higher-end experience.

There is no formal industry definition.

Watersports / WS

Watersports, often abbreviated WS, is adult-industry terminology for sexual activity involving urine.

It may also be referred to as uro or urolagnia.

Weekend

A weekend booking is an extended companionship arrangement spanning part or all of a weekend.

Like overnight bookings, the term describes duration rather than guaranteeing any particular activities.

Common Escort Booking Terms Explained

Some of the terminology people encounter on escort websites relates not to sexual services but to how appointments are structured.

What is the difference between incall and outcall?

Incall means the client travels to the provider.

Outcall means the provider travels to the client.

This is one of the most important basic distinctions in escort terminology.

What does independent escort mean?

An independent escort handles their own profile and enquiries instead of working through an escort agency.

What does touring mean?

Touring means a provider is temporarily accepting enquiries in a location other than their normal base.

What does duo mean?

Duo means a booking involving two providers.

What is a dinner date?

A dinner date is an extended companionship booking involving a restaurant, drinks or another social activity.

What does overnight mean?

An overnight is a longer booking lasting through most or all of the night.

Common Physical Description Terms

Escort profiles also commonly use shorthand to describe appearance.

Natural breasts

Usually means breasts without implants.

Enhanced breasts

Usually means surgically augmented breasts or breast implants.

Cup size

Bra cup size may be listed as:

• A
• B
• C
• D
• DD
• E

Cup size alone does not completely describe breast dimensions because bra sizing also depends on band measurement.

Petite

Generally means short and/or small-framed.

Curvy

Usually describes a body shape with more pronounced curves around areas such as the hips, waist or bust.

There is no fixed measurement defining "curvy".

Slim

Generally describes a relatively lean body type.

Athletic

Usually describes a toned or physically fit appearance.

Again, there is no industry-standard measurement for these descriptions.

Terms That Are Often Confused

OWO vs BBBJ

Both generally refer to oral sex without a condom.

OWO: Oral Without

BBBJ: Bareback Blowjob

The terminology differs, but the underlying meaning is often similar.

CIM vs OWO

These are not the same.

OWO describes oral sex without a condom.

CIM specifically describes ejaculation in the mouth.

One does not automatically imply the other.

CIM vs COF

CIM: Completion in the mouth.

COF: Completion on the face.

FK vs DFK

FK: French kissing.

DFK: Deep French kissing.

The distinction is subjective and may not be used consistently.

GFE vs PSE

GFE: Girlfriend Experience, generally emphasising affection, conversation and a date-like atmosphere.

PSE: Porn Star Experience, generally describing a more performative or adult-film-inspired style.

Neither has a universal definition.

Incall vs Outcall

Incall: you travel to the provider.

Outcall: the provider travels to you.

Why Escort Abbreviations Are Used

Escort terminology developed partly because classified advertisements historically offered limited space and often restricted explicit wording.

Abbreviations allowed detailed information to be communicated in a compact form.

The internet removed many of those physical space limitations, but the shorthand remained.

Terms such as:

• GFE
• PSE
• OWO
• CIM
• DFK
• incall
• outcall

are therefore now part of a recognisable vocabulary used across adult directories, independent websites and discussion forums.

However, the terminology is not governed by any universal standard.

Two people can use the same abbreviation slightly differently.

For that reason, glossary definitions should be regarded as explanations of common usage, rather than contractual definitions.

Consent and Escort Terminology

Understanding an abbreviation does not establish consent.

A service appearing on a website or profile does not remove anyone's right to:

• establish boundaries
• change their mind
• refuse an activity
• clarify what they mean by a term

Terms such as GFE, PSE and "full service" are particularly broad and can mean different things to different people.

Clear consent always takes priority over slang or abbreviations.

Escort Terminology FAQ

What does GFE mean in escort terminology?

GFE stands for Girlfriend Experience. It commonly describes an affectionate, relaxed and date-like style of companionship rather than a precisely defined list of activities.

What does PSE mean?

PSE stands for Porn Star Experience. It generally describes a more performative or adult-film-inspired style of encounter, although there is no universal definition.

What does OWO mean?

OWO stands for Oral Without, usually referring to oral sex without a condom.

What does CIM mean?

CIM commonly means Come in Mouth or Completion in Mouth.

What does CIF mean?

CIF usually refers to Come in Face or Completion in Face. COF, meaning Come on Face, is another commonly used abbreviation.

What does 69 mean?

69 describes a position in which two people perform oral sex on each other simultaneously.

What does A-Level mean?

A-Level is commonly used as discreet escort-industry slang for anal sex.

What does FK mean?

FK usually means French Kissing.

What does DFK mean?

DFK stands for Deep French Kissing.

What does BBBJ mean?

BBBJ stands for Bareback Blowjob, meaning oral sex without a condom.

Is BBBJ the same as OWO?

They are commonly used to describe the same basic activity: oral sex without a condom.

What does COB mean?

COB stands for Come on Body or Completion on Body.

What does COF mean?

COF stands for Come on Face or Completion on Face.

What does FS mean?

FS commonly stands for Full Service, usually indicating penetrative intercourse, although the precise meaning varies between profiles.

What does GFE include?

There is no universal GFE service list. The term generally describes the atmosphere of an appointment, with greater emphasis on affection, conversation and a date-like experience.

What does "natural" mean on an escort profile?

When used to describe breasts, "natural" normally means the person does not have breast implants.

What does incall mean?

Incall means the client travels to the provider's location.

What does outcall mean?

Outcall means the provider travels to the client's location.

What does touring mean?

Touring means an escort is temporarily available in a city or region outside their usual location.

What does independent escort mean?

An independent escort manages their own advertising and enquiries rather than being represented by an escort agency.

What does duo mean?

Duo refers to an appointment involving two providers.

What does MSOG mean?

MSOG stands for Multiple Shots on Goal, an industry expression referring to the possibility of multiple male orgasms during a booking.

What does DATY mean?

DATY stands for Dining at the Y, slang for oral sex performed on a woman.

What does WS mean?

WS normally stands for watersports, referring to sexual activity involving urine.

Are escort abbreviations universal?

No. Many terms are widely recognised, but there is no central authority defining escort terminology. Meanings can differ between individuals, websites and countries.

Does a service listed on a profile automatically mean it is available?

No. Profiles describe information supplied at a particular time. Personal boundaries and availability can change, and consent must always be established independently.

Final Word

Escort terminology can look complicated because the industry combines long-standing slang, internet abbreviations, advertising shorthand and newer expressions.

The most commonly encountered terms are relatively straightforward once decoded:

GFE means Girlfriend Experience.
PSE means Porn Star Experience.
OWO means Oral Without.
CIM means Completion in Mouth.
COF means Completion on Face.
DFK means Deep French Kissing.
A-Level commonly means anal sex.
Incall means the client travels to the provider.
Outcall means the provider travels to the client.

The important thing to remember is that these are descriptions, not universal standards. Individual profiles remain the best source for understanding how a particular person uses a term.

This glossary is maintained as an informational reference to terminology commonly encountered across escort profiles, directories and the wider adult industry.