What's Guilty Pleasure Mean?

A guilty pleasure is something, such as a film, a television program or a piece of music, that one enjoys despite understanding that it is not generally held in high regard, or is seen as unusual or weird.

What is an example of a guilty pleasure?

A guilty pleasure is something that you enjoy doing, even though it may be embarrassing, taboo or even shameful for you to admit it. This could be anything from grabbing another slice of cake when you know you shouldn't, to renting a cheesy rom-com and ordering takeout on a weeknight.

What does my guilty pleasure mean?

A guilty pleasure is an activity or piece of media that someone enjoys but would be embarrassed by if other people found out about it. ... Generally the guilty pleasure is something that might be viewed as shameful by some people, like trashy novels or overdone rom coms.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.