masochistic

English

Etymology

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch +‎ -istic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmæ.səˈkɪs.tɪk/
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Adjective

masochistic (comparative more masochistic, superlative most masochistic)

  1. Deriving (especially sexual) pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.
  2. (slang, colloquial, semantic bleaching) Behavior of someone who puts up with teasing.

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