verb / noun
wank
WANK/wˈɑŋk/
Sexual stimulation of one’s own genitals.
He sometimes wanks in private to relieve sexual tension.
Etymology
This slang noun names an act of masturbation, especially by a male. The origin of the related verb wank is unknown.
In context
he decided to have himself a wank before bed
More examples
- He considers a wank a private matter.
- She told her doctor that she sometimes wanked.
- The article discusses whether wanking affects sleep.
Forms
wank · wanks · wanked · wanking
Similar words
- masturbate
- A neutral, clinical verb rather than a vulgar slang term.
- masturbation
- A neutral noun for the act, without the vulgar tone.