Bloodplay

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Sexual activity in which a participant is deliberately cut so as to release blood. uncountable

    "No surprise, not all Goths are in it for the beliefs, the bloodplay, the S&M violence, mostly underage fashion victims who like the smell of leather..."

Synonyms

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blood sport

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"No surprise, not all Goths are in it for the beliefs, the bloodplay, the S&M violence, mostly underage fashion victims who like the smell of leather..."

Etymology

From blood + play.

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