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One who thrives on being put down and subsequently pitied by others. > Geff gets made fun of by Tom and Matt, but he enjoys it because Brooke and BB pity him. This is the quintessential example of a pity whore.

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  1. One who thrives on being put down and subsequently pitied by others. > Geff gets made fun of by Tom and Matt, but he enjoys it because Brooke and BB pity him. This is the quintessential example of a pity whore.