wank

[ wangk ]

verb (used without object)

1. (of a male) to masturbate (often followed by off ).

noun

1. an act of masturbation by a male.

wank

/ wæŋk /

verb

1. intr to masturbate

noun

1. an instance of wanking

adjective

1. bad, useless, or worthless

Word History and Origins

Origin of wank¹

1945–50; perhaps blend of whack and whang ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of wank¹

of uncertain origin