Onanistic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to masturbation (onanism).
  2. 2
    In a manner which suggests masturbation; hence, fruitless, self-congratulatory, self-absorbed, pointless.

Etymology

From onanist + -ic or Onan + -istic.

Related phrases

self absorbedself congratulatory

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