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bdsm

/ˌbiˌdiˌɛsˈɛm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.33 in modern English

Syllables
bdsm
IPA
/ˌbiˌdiˌɛsˈɛm/
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Etymology

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

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌbiˌdiˌɛsˈɛm/
  • British English: /ˌbiːˌdiːˌɛsˈɛm/

Usage

Derived Forms

BDSMer

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce bdsm?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbiˌdiˌɛsˈɛm/.
What does bdsm mean?
A variety of often erotic practices involving bondage, discipline, sadomasochism, dominance and submission, and other related interpersonal dynamics.
Where does bdsm come from?
Contracted initialism of B&D + D/s + S&M, meaning respectively bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, and sadism/masochism.

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