verb

masturbate

MA-stuh-bayt

Masturbate (verb) means to stimulate one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.

verb

To stimulate one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.

"The survey asked teenagers frank questions about when they first masturbate."

To stimulate someone else's genitals by hand.

"The couple discussed what they each enjoyed in bed, including how to masturbate each other."

How to use masturbate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo sexually stimulate yourself (or a partner) by hand.

When to use it

A clinical, fairly neutral term compared to slang alternatives, but still a topic best used in appropriate contexts.

masturbated past tense, masturbates singular

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A back-formation from masturbation, itself traced to Latin masturbari, whose deeper origin is uncertain.

Origin: Latin

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What is the meaning of masturbate?

"masturbate" (verb) means to stimulate one's own genitals for sexual pleasure.

What is another word for masturbate?

Other words for "masturbate" include abuse, beat it, crank one out, frig, jerk, jerk it.

What are the different meanings of masturbate?

"masturbate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To stimulate one's own genitals for sexual pleasure; 2. To stimulate someone else's genitals by hand.

How do you use masturbate in a sentence?

Example: "The survey asked teenagers frank questions about when they first masturbate."

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