When someone strokes your ego because you passively prompted them to do so. "Masturbate" relates to the self-love aspect, while "staying warm" relates to the warm feelings received from the compliment.
Sally: I feel so fat! I gained like 3 lbs last month.
Pat: (Thinks: Why does Sally have to always masturbate to stay warm...so annoying...whatever, I'll just play along) You look great, Sally! What are you talking about? You're totally smokin' girl.
Sally: Thank! You always make me feel better.
Pat: (Thinks: Why does Sally have to always masturbate to stay warm...so annoying...whatever, I'll just play along) You look great, Sally! What are you talking about? You're totally smokin' girl.
Sally: Thank! You always make me feel better.
by Sisterhood of Words April 12, 2017
An interaction where a person strokes another's ego, which was passively prompted by the recipient of the stroke. "Masturbate" relates to the self-loving aspect of the interaction, while "staying warm" relates to the external stimulus from the compliment.
Joe's Facebook status (selfie in mirror with shirt off): I think my gym membership is paying off.
Pat: Yeah, I've noticed that you're looking mighty fine these days.
Joe: Thanks Pat! *feelings of warmth experienced by Joe*
Pat thinks: Joe is always masturbating to stay warm on Facebook.
Pat: Yeah, I've noticed that you're looking mighty fine these days.
Joe: Thanks Pat! *feelings of warmth experienced by Joe*
Pat thinks: Joe is always masturbating to stay warm on Facebook.
by Sisterhood of Words March 27, 2017