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nymphomaniac

[nim-fuh-mey-nee-ak, nim-foh‑]

noun

  1. a woman who has abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire.



adjective

  1. (of a woman) having abnormally excessive sexual desire.

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nymphomaniac1

First recorded in 1825–30; nymphomani(a) ( def. ) + -ac ( def. )

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What does nymphomaniac mean?

A nymphomaniac is a woman, though occasionally a man, with an uncontrollable desire to have lots of sex, especially with different partners. It can be both a positive or pejorative term, depending on context.Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity.

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