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masochistic
/ˈmæsəkɪstɪk/
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What does masochistic mean?
adjective
- Deriving (especially sexual) pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.
- (slang) Behavior of someone who puts up with teasing.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈmæsəkɪstɪk/
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The admiration women often give to the uncouthly strong, their praise of virility, is masochistic in its origin.