tərˌbeɪt verb (used without object)
1.
to engage in masturbation.
verb (used with object)
2.
to practice masturbation upon.
Origin:
1855–60; < Latin masturbātus, past participle of masturbārī to engage in masturbation
1855–60; < Latin masturbātus, past participle of masturbārī to engage in masturbation
Related forms
mas·tur·ba·tor, noun
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masturbate (ˈmæstəˌbeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to stimulate the genital organs of (oneself or another) to achieve sexual pleasure | |
| [C19: from Latin masturbārī, of unknown origin; formerly thought to be derived from manus hand + stuprāre to defile] | |
| mastur'bation | |
| —n | |
| 'masturbator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
masturbate
1857, from L. masturbat-, pp. stem of masturbari (see masturbation). Related: Masturbated; masturbating; masturbator; masturbatory.
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Medical Dictionary
masturbate mas·tur·bate (mās'tər-bāt')
v. mas·tur·bat·ed, mas·tur·bat·ing, mas·tur·bates
To perform an act of masturbation.
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