"topspace" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɒp.speɪs/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈtɑp.speɪs/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-topspace.wav Forms: topspaces [plural]
Rhymes: -ɒpspeɪs Etymology: From top (“dominant”) + space (“state of mind”). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|top<t:dominant>|space<t:state of mind>}} top (“dominant”) + space (“state of mind”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} topspace (countable and uncountable, plural topspaces)
  1. (BDSM) The psychological state of the dominant or top during sadomasochistic activity. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): BDSM Synonyms: domspace, top space, top-space Translations (psychological state): topspace [masculine] (Portuguese)
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