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massage noun 1 a technique of easing pain or stiffness in the body, especially the muscles, by rubbing, kneading and tapping with the hands. 2 a body treatment using this technique. verb (massaged, massaging) 1 to perform massage on someone. 2 to alter something (especially statistics or other data) to produce a more favourable result; to manipulate or doctor something to make it look better, more suitable, etc. massage someone's ego facetious to flatter them, or treat them in any way that makes them feel more important or special.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c: French, from masser to massage, from Greek massein to knead.