MASTURBATION

masturbation, onanism

(noun) manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

masturbation (usually uncountable, plural masturbations)

Manual erotic stimulation of the genitals or other erotic regions, often to orgasm, either by oneself or a partner.

(figurative) A vain activity.

Synonyms

• See also masturbation

• fingering, rolling the pill, bean flicking (female masturbation)

Source: Wiktionary


Mas`tur*ba"tion, n. Etym: [L. masturbatus, p. p. of masturbari to practice onanism: cf. F. masturbation.]

Definition: Onanism; self-pollution.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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