1)The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused.
2)The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself.
3)A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
2)The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself.
3)A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
by brittany January 19, 2004
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by Livvy August 16, 2003
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1. Having an unusually high or exaggerated sense of masculinity. Including an attitude that aggression, strength, sexual prowess, power and control is the measure of someone's manliness. Also, a machismo man feels having these traits entitles him to respect and obedience from men and women around him.
2. The belief in the right to dominate and control, including, but not limited to, control over women.
1. Having an unusually high or exaggerated sense of masculinity. Including an attitude that aggression, strength, sexual prowess, power and control is the measure of someone's manliness. Also, a machismo man feels having these traits entitles him to respect and obedience from men and women around him.
2. The belief in the right to dominate and control, including, but not limited to, control over women.
He thinks that because he can shoot his mouth off and act machismo that I'm impressed and that she'll just bow down and do whatever he says.
Wow, Dave a guy's guy. but Steve takes it to another level. he's machismo.
Wow, Dave a guy's guy. but Steve takes it to another level. he's machismo.
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