nymphomaniac

noun

nym·pho·ma·ni·ac | \ ˌnim(p)-fə-ˈmā-nē-ˌak

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plural nymphomaniacs

Definition of nymphomaniac

(Entry 1 of 2)

: one affected by nymphomania : a female who has an excessive desire for sexual activity A female cat can be a nymphomaniac, a problem brought about by excessive hormone production.— Warren Eckstein He bores the pants off you and she seems to be some kind of nymphomaniac—kept playing footsie with me in the restaurant.— David Lodge

nymphomaniac

adjective

\ ˌnim(p)-fə-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl

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variants: or nymphomaniacal

Definition of nymphomaniac (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, affected with, or characterized by nymphomania The patriarch of the family asks for the private eye's help after his nymphomaniac daughter becomes involved in blackmail and murder.— Mike Quinn nymphomaniacal tendencies

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nymphomaniac

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English Language Learners Definition of nymphomaniac

: a woman who has an unusually strong desire to have sex very often

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nymphomaniac

noun

nym·pho·ma·ni·ac | \ -nē-ˌak

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Medical Definition of nymphomaniac

(Entry 1 of 2)

: one affected with nymphomania

nymphomaniac

adjective

variants: or nymphomaniacal \ -mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl

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Medical Definition of nymphomaniac (Entry 2 of 2)

: of, affected with, or characterized by nymphomania

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