Masochist Definition & Meaning

masochist
noun
  1. someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment

"Masochist" in song lyrics

See how masochist is used in real songs:

  • "?????,???,???, born hostile, pacifist huddled in subtle masochist"
    Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex
  • "I'm an epidemic novel verbal masochist"
    DJ I-Dee f/ Jean Grae, Wrekonize — The Right
  • "Cuz every time you laugh you're a masochist"
    Time f/ Sole — Trouble With Kids

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