Manual stimulation of one's own genitals for pleasure, usually but not always to the point of orgasm. While views on the subject differ greatly among various groups, it is generally viewed as an activity whose primary purpose and effect is self-gratification; hence the term (or its synonyms, particularly 'wanking') is commonly used as a pejorative metaphor for other activities that are viewed by the speaker as accomplishing nothing besides self-gratification, such as self-aggrandizing internet trolling or focusing one's study on certain poorly defined subjects or doctrines, particularly in the Humanities.
"Post-modernism is intellectual masturbation, plain and simple!"
"Wanking: Making self-congratulary comments intended only to give an impression of your importance or intelligence." (Pharyngula dungeon page)
"Wanking: Making self-congratulary comments intended only to give an impression of your importance or intelligence." (Pharyngula dungeon page)
by Azkyroth January 10, 2008

MEN: to slowly (or quickly) rub your penis until white stuff appears. Feels really good.
WOMEN: to rub your vagina or clitoris.
You can use dildos and vibrators, too.
Takes longer than men
WOMEN: to rub your vagina or clitoris.
You can use dildos and vibrators, too.
Takes longer than men
by wakalakalover45 March 28, 2005

In the Perks of Being a Wallflower, Charlie describes it quite clearly.
"Do you know what 'masturbation' is? I think you probably do because you are older then me. But just in case, I will tell you. Masturbation is when you rub your genitals until you have an orgasm. Wow!"
"Do you know what 'masturbation' is? I think you probably do because you are older then me. But just in case, I will tell you. Masturbation is when you rub your genitals until you have an orgasm. Wow!"
by me, because i am obsessed with books. May 31, 2006

sexual stimulation of especially one's own genital organs by bodily contact apart from sexual intercourse and usually by use of the hand
by i r sexy December 28, 2005

erotic stimulation especially of one's own genital organs commonly resulting in orgasm and achieved by manual or other bodily contact exclusive of sexual intercourse, by instrumental manipulation, occasionally by sexual fantasies, or by various combinations of these agencies
From Latin word masturbatus
From Latin word masturbatus
by Tucker April 20, 2004

as part of a young man's masturbational career, he begins yanking off to Disney and Nickelodeon cast members and eventually ends up on porn hub.
by haeg April 17, 2017

To stroke or to touch your penis or genital sack in a way that feels arousing or pleasing. When one masturbates the point is usually to give oneself an orgasm or to get your penis hard for sexual forplay with someone else.
Dude, I saw fat Logan at the 311 show the other night and he was in the bathroom with another guy and they were both trying to masturbate into the sink!
by t-bone tony May 6, 2006
