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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