"dom drop" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: domdrop [alternative], dom-drop [alternative]
Etymology: Compound of dom + drop. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dom|drop}} dom + drop Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dom drop (uncountable)
  1. (BDSM) A state of low spirits experienced by dominants after BDSM play. Tags: uncountable Coordinate_terms: subdrop, top drop, bottom drop
    Sense id: en-dom_drop-en-noun-aM1eYksb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, BDSM Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality

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