English Explanatory Dictionary

glutton for punishment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

One who persists in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.

Pronunciation

en-au-glutton for punishment.ogg

Word forms

glutton for punishment gluttons for punishment

Synonyms

sucker for punishment

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