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knifeplay

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˈnaɪf(ˌ)pleɪ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of fighting or cutting with a knife.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A sexual practice involving the use of knives, daggers, or swords for physical and mental stimulation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From knife + play.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: puukkotappelu — act of fighting or cutting with a knife
  • Finnish: puukkohippaset — act of fighting or cutting with a knife