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masturbatory


mas·tur·ba·to·ry

adj \ˈmas-tər-bə-ˌtr-ē\

Definition of MASTURBATORY

1
: of, relating to, or involving masturbation <masturbatory fantasies>
2
: excessively self-absorbed or self-indulgent <write tedious, masturbatory books … about themselves for people to read … with envy — D. R. Katz>

First Known Use of MASTURBATORY

1864

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