S&M

¹ American  

[es-uhn-em] / ˈɛs ənˈɛm /

Or S and M

abbreviation

1. sadomasochism; sadism and masochism.

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S.&M. ² American  

abbreviation

Insurance.

1. stock and machinery.

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S & M British  

abbreviation

1. sadomasochism

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Etymology

Origin of S&M

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Jefferies analyst John Campbell tells clients in a note that Aussie Broadband’s M&A activity is materially embellishing momentum that nonetheless remains intact on an underlying organic basis. 1H underlying net profit fell short of Jefferies’ forecasts, but Campbell says that this is offset by strong guidance for the full fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We look for partners that share the same ambition and commitment to teamwork and excellence—partners that you want to pick up the phone and talk to,” said Alex Kelly, global co-chair of Latham’s M&A and PE practice.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other significant roles around this time included the highly strung Major Burns in Robert Altman's M*A*S*H and THX 1138, the eponymous protagonist of George Lucas's dystopian 1971 sci-fi debut.

From BBC

"I am going door to door," BNP candidate S.M Zilany, 57, told AFP, saying many would-be voters had never had a candidate canvass for their backing.

From Barron's

Merck KGaA’s M&A strategy was previously aimed at building scale, but it is now more focused on securing targets that can bring innovation to its portfolio, Garijo says.

From The Wall Street Journal