S&M

or S and M

[ es-uhn-em ]
/ ˈɛs ənˈɛm /

abbreviation

sadomasochism; sadism and masochism.

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Origin of S&M

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby S&M

sand lily, sand-lime brick, sand lizard, sandlot, sandlotter, S&M, sandman, sand martin, sand myrtle, Sandor, sand painting

Definition for S&M (2 of 2)

S.&M.

Insurance.

stock and machinery.
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British Dictionary definitions for S&M

S & M

abbreviation for

sadomasochism
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