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wank

American  
[wangk] / wæŋk /

verb (used without object)

  1. (of a male) to masturbate (often followed byoff ).


noun

  1. an act of masturbation by a male.

wank British  
/ wæŋk /

verb

  1. (intr) to masturbate

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noun

  1. an instance of wanking

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adjective

  1. 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