English Explanatory Dictionary

happiness pump

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hypothetical sentient being who suffers pain by making others happy, but continues to do so because the happiness others feel is greater than the pain that the pump being feels.

Word forms

happiness pump happiness pumps

Related words

hedonism utilitarianism utility
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