masturbate

verb

mas·​tur·​bate ˈma-stər-ˌbāt How to pronounce masturbate (audio)
masturbated; masturbating

transitive verb

: to practice masturbation on
masturbator noun

Word History

Etymology

Latin masturbatus, past participle of masturbari

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of masturbate was in 1839

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Cite this Entry

“Masturbate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masturbate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

masturbate

verb
mas·​tur·​bate ˈmas-tər-ˌbāt How to pronounce masturbate (audio)
masturbated; masturbating

transitive verb

: to practice masturbation on
masturbator noun
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