American
[wangk]
/ wæŋk /
verb (used without object)
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(of a male) to masturbate (often followed byoff ).
noun
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an act of masturbation by a male.
verb
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(intr) to masturbate
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noun
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an instance of wanking
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adjective
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bad, useless, or worthless
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Etymology
Origin of
wank
1945–50; perhaps blend of whack and whang 2
Example Sentences
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Did not wank to see anybody but Mr. Rossitur, when he had distinctly said he did not wish to see him?
From
Queechy
by Warner, Susan
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