jerk-off

[jurk-awf, -of]

noun

Slang: Vulgar.

1. a stupid, bumbling, foolish, or lazy person; jerk.

2. an act of masturbating.

jerk off

verb

1. slang,  (adverb often reflexive) (of a male) to masturbate

Usage

This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

Word History and Origins

Origin of jerk-off¹

First recorded in 1965–70; noun use of verb phrase jerk off

Idioms and Phrases

Also, jack off. Masturbate, as in His roommate was always jerking off. [Vulgar slang; first half of 1900s]

Related Words

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• dolt 
• dunce 
• fool 
• idiot 
• imbecile