/
ˈmasɑːʒ,
məˈsɑːʒ,
-dʒ/
n.
the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands, especially to relieve tension or pain.
v.
- give a massage to.
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(massage something in/into)
rub a substance into (the skin or hair).
- manipulate (figures) to give a more acceptable result.
Phrase
- massage someone's ego
gently flatter someone.
Derivative
Etymology
C19: from Fr., from masser ‘knead, treat with massage’, prob. from Port. amassar ‘knead’, from massa ‘dough’.
