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glutton for punishment

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One who persists in an effort in spite of harmful or unpleasant results.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I should have quit this job long ago, but I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sucker for punishment

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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