Masturbate

/ˈmæstəbeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To stimulate one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.

Many people consider it a normal part of human sexuality to masturbate.

To perform self-stimulation of the genitals, often to achieve orgasm.

She admitted to masturbating as a way to relieve stress.

To engage in sexual activity with oneself.

He discovered that he preferred to masturbate rather than engage in sexual relationships.

Derived from Latin 'masturbari', from 'manus' (hand) + 'stupare' (to defile).

getting off

A colloquial expression meaning to achieve orgasm, often through masturbation.

take matters into your own hands

An idiomatic expression that can refer to taking control of a situation, sometimes used euphemistically for masturbation.

relieve oneself

A vague expression that can imply taking care of one's sexual urges.

autoeroticism

A state of sexual arousal derived from self-stimulation.

sexual pleasure

The enjoyment or satisfaction derived from sexual activity.

orgasm

A pleasurable release of sexual tension.

Jerk off

He told his friends he was going to jerk off before bed.

Beat off

He admitted to beating off while watching a movie.

Fap

He was caught fapping in his room.

Choke the chicken

He joked about choking the chicken when he was alone at home.

Spank the monkey

He said he needed to spank the monkey after a long week.