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What does "get off on" mean?

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Rebecca

"Get off on something" means to enjoy something. This phrase has a somewhat negative connotation and can be used to describe enjoying something someone shouldn't enjoy. "Get off on something" is also often used to mean "get sexually excited by something", so it's meaning depends on the context. Ex: He gets off on making people angry. Ex: She gets off on stealing from other people.

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