English Explanatory Dictionary

BDSM

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of often erotic practices involving bondage, discipline, sadomasochism, dominance and submission, and other related interpersonal dynamics.

Pronunciation

/ˌbiːˌdiːˌɛsˈɛm/ /ˌbiˌdiˌɛsˈɛm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-BDSM.wav

Word forms

BDSM

Etymology

Contracted initialism of bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, sadism/masochism.

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