masturbating
word · lemma: masturbate
Definition
Touching your own genitals to give yourself sexual pleasure, often to reach orgasm.
Usage & Nuances
This word is informal and often considered private or taboo in many cultures. Used in both medical and everyday contexts. Common collocations: 'caught masturbating', 'started masturbating', 'masturbating in private.' Not used in formal writing except for scientific or educational purposes.
Spanish: masturbarsePortuguese (BR): masturbar-sePortuguese (PT): masturbar-seChinese (Simplified): 手淫Chinese (Traditional): 手淫Hindi: हस्तमैथुन करनाArabic: الاستمناءBengali: হস্তমৈথুন করাRussian: мастурбироватьJapanese: オナニーするVietnamese: tự thủ dâmKorean: 자위하다Turkish: mastürbasyon yapmakUrdu: مشت زنی کرناIndonesian: masturbasi
Example Sentences
He was masturbating in his room.
basic
Talking about masturbating can make people feel shy.
basic
Some people feel guilty after masturbating.
basic
She denied masturbating when her mom walked in.
natural
He admitted to masturbating as a way to relax.
natural
Nobody should feel ashamed about masturbating; it's normal.
natural