noun

HJ

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HJ (noun) means a handjob: the act of bringing a man to orgasm by stimulating his penis with the hand. Example: “The abbreviation HJ turns up constantly in escort ads and personals.”

noun

vulgar slang A handjob: the act of bringing a man to orgasm by stimulating his penis with the hand.

"The abbreviation HJ turns up constantly in escort ads and personals."

"He texted asking for an HJ and got blocked."

How to use HJ

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort for handjob.

When to use it

Vulgar; used mainly in personal ads, dating messages and adult listings, where space is short. Rarely spoken aloud.

Memory tip

HJ is to handjob what BJ is to blowjob; the initial letter tells you which act is meant.

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Easily confused with

BJ RHJ

Common pairings

HJ only BJ or HJ

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Etymology

An abbreviation of handjob, formed on the same pattern as BJ for blowjob.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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handjob hand relief

Frequently asked questions

What does HJ mean?

It is shorthand for handjob, manual stimulation of a man's penis to orgasm. It appears mostly in adult ads and text messages.

What is the difference between HJ and BJ?

HJ is a handjob, performed with the hand; BJ is a blowjob, performed with the mouth. The abbreviations follow the same pattern and differ only in which is used.

What is the meaning of HJ?

"HJ" (noun) means a handjob: the act of bringing a man to orgasm by stimulating his penis with the hand.

What is another word for HJ?

Other words for "HJ" include handjob, hand relief.