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hand job

American  
[hand job] / ˈhænd ˌdʒɒb /

noun

Slang: Usually Vulgar.
hand jobs plural
  1. an act of masturbation, especially as performed by a sexual partner on a man.


Usage

What does hand job mean? A hand job is a sexual act in which one person uses their hand to stimulate another person's genitals. Content warning: the following content includes references to sexual activity. How do you pronounce hand job?[ hand job ]

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Etymology

Origin of hand job

First recorded in 1935–40

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On the other hand, job opportunities in China are growing scarcer, urban youth unemployment has hit record highs, and some families believe their children will receive a more well-rounded education in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 21, 2025

When there is a near-sellout crowd, as there was for this game with 5,600 Seattle partisans on hand, job one for any hockey team is to make sure they get involved.

From Seattle Times Mar. 27, 2018

On the one hand, job growth and low mortgage rates have fueled demand and boosted sales to levels that were last glimpsed in the waning months of the housing bubble nine years ago.

From US News Feb. 23, 2016

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