masochism

Universal Words noun [U] 1 the practice of getting sexual pleasure from being physically hurt compareSADISM 2 (informal) the enjoyment of sth that most people would find unpleasant or painful: You spent the whole weekend in a tent in the rain? That's masochism! masochist noun: Anyone who goes jogging for two hours a day must be a masochist! masochistic adjective: masochistic behaviour / tendencies * He has a masochistic streak and seems to enjoy being treated badly by women.