verb

wank

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Wank (verb) means (vulgar, British) To masturbate. Example: “The word appears frequently in informal British slang.”

verb

(vulgar, British) To masturbate.

"The word appears frequently in informal British slang."

noun

(vulgar, British, slang) Nonsense; worthless talk or effort.

"He dismissed the whole proposal as complete wank."

How to use wank

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrude British slang, either for masturbating or for calling something worthless nonsense.

When to use it

Vulgar slang, mainly British; avoid in formal or professional contexts.

Word forms

wanked past tense, wanks plural, wanks singular

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Etymology

Origin unknown. First known use as a verb is 1905, as a noun 1948. Perhaps compare regional slang term wang, whang (“to whack or beat”). Compare Dutch wanken (“to move back and forth; move with the hands”).

Synonyms

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Rhymes for wank

bank dank tank rank Hank drank stank plank thank frank prank swank

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of wank?

"wank" (verb) means (vulgar, British) To masturbate.

What is another word for wank?

Other words for "wank" include masturbate, she-bop, hand job, jack off, jerk off, jacking off.

What are the different meanings of wank?

"wank" has 2 main meanings: 1. (vulgar, British) To masturbate; 2. (vulgar, British, slang) Nonsense; worthless talk or effort.

How do you use wank in a sentence?

Example: "The word appears frequently in informal British slang."

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