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
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