English Explanatory Dictionary

get a charge out of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.

Pronunciation

en-au-get a charge out of.ogg

Word forms

get a charge out of gets a charge out of getting a charge out of got a charge out of gotten a charge out of

Etymology

An allusion to feeling the shock of an electric charge.

Synonyms

get off on get a kick out of
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