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topspace

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

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈtɒp.speɪs/
  • General-American: /ˈtɑp.speɪs/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɒpspeɪs

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noun

Meaning 1

The psychological state of the dominant or top during sadomasochistic activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: domspace

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From top (“dominant”) + space (“state of mind”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: topspace — psychological state