The SmutWords Glossary

Every trope, kink, fetish, and dynamic explained in plain language — plus real books to read for each one.

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Nanny Romance

A romance where the heroine is hired as a nanny for the hero's children, and the story centers on the growing intimacy between her and the protective, often emotionally unavailable father as they navigate family life together.

trope

Neighbor Romance

A romance where the main characters live next door to each other, turning proximity into a slow-burn, everyday intimacy that crosses into desire.

kink

No Strings Attached

A relationship or sexual arrangement where both parties agree to sex without emotional commitment, exclusivity, or expectations of a future together, often revisited on a casual basis.

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Nurse/Patient Romance

A romance where one or both characters are medical professionals or patients, with the relationship often developing in a hospital, clinic, or care setting, ranging from light-hearted flirting to intense forbidden attraction.

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Nylon Fetish

A fetish for the look, feel, sound, and scent of nylon stockings or pantyhose, often centering on the legs, feet, or the act of putting them on or taking them off.