gooning

noun

goon·​ing ˈgü-niŋ How to pronounce gooning (audio)
vulgar slang
: masturbation
especially : the act or practice of masturbating for a prolonged period of time without orgasm in order to maintain a state of arousal

Word History

First Known Use

circa 2005, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gooning was circa 2005

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“Gooning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gooning. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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