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Masturbatory
//ˈmæs.tɚ.bəˌtɔːr.i// adj
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or relating to masturbation.
"A common belief is that women are slower than men in their sexual responses, but the masturbatory data do not reflect that opinion."
- 2 Excessively self-absorbed or self-indulgent.
"A 2025 phenomenon involving teenagers and masturbatory twentysomethings with limited education and experience given the authority to tell five-star generals, former presidents, cabinet secretaries, academics, and ambassadors how to do their jobs."
- 3 vain, futile, pointless (having no real substance, value, or importance)
Etymology
From masturbate + -ory.
See also for "masturbatory"
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