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
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