masochistic

adj — 2 senses

masochistic

adj

/ˌmæ.səˈkɪs.tɪk/

Etymology Leopold von Sacher-Masoch + -istic.

1

Deriving (especially sexual) pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.

2

Colloquial, Slang Behavior of someone who puts up with teasing.

Semantic bleaching

Derived terms
automasochistic, ethnomasochistic, masochistically, nonmasochistic, unmasochistic
Related terms
masochism, masochist

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