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masturbate

American  
[mas-ter-beyt] / ˈmæs tərˌbeɪt /

verb (used without object)

masturbated, masturbating
  1. to engage in masturbation.


verb (used with object)

masturbated, masturbating
  1. to practice masturbation upon.

masturbate British  
/ ˈmæstəˌbeɪt /

verb

  1. to stimulate the genital organs of (oneself or another) to achieve sexual pleasure

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Other Word Forms

  • masturbation noun
  • masturbator noun

Etymology

Origin of masturbate

1855–60; < Latin masturbātus, past participle of masturbārī to engage in masturbation