massagist

mas·sage

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-sahzh, -sahj or, esp. British, mas-ahzh]
- /məˈsɑʒ, -ˈsɑdʒ or, esp. British, ˈmæs ɑʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-sahzh, -sahj or, esp. British, mas-ahzh]
- /məˈsɑʒ, -ˈsɑdʒ or, esp. British, ˈmæs ɑʒ/

Definitions of massagist word

noun massagist the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc. 1
noun massagist Slang. attentive or indulgent treatment; pampering: ego massage. 1
verb with object massagist to treat by massage. 1
verb with object massagist Slang. to treat with special care and attention; coddle or pamper: The store massages its regular customers with gifts and private sales. 1
verb with object massagist Informal. to manipulate, maneuver, or handle skillfully: to massage a bill through the Senate. to manipulate, organize, or rearrange (data, figures, or the like) to produce a specific result, especially a favorable one: The auditors discovered that the company had massaged the books. 1
noun massagist (US) masseur or masseuse. 1

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Origin of massagist

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < French, equivalent to mass(er) to massage (< Arabic massa to handle) + -age -age

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Parts of speech for Massagist

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massagist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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