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BDSM

Pronunciation: /ˌbiːˌdiːˌɛsˈɛm/

The English word “BDSM” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

Contracted initialism of B&D + D/s + S&M, meaning respectively bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, and sadism/masochism.

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