Plural of dom; informal abbreviation for dominants in BDSM communities, or informal for dominant personalities.
Shortened form of 'dominant' or 'dominator.' Modern slang that emerged in late 20th-century subcultures.
The word 'dom' shows how language constantly abbreviates and repurposes—what started as a simple shortening has become specific terminology with different meanings in different communities, from kink culture to gaming.
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