masturbatory

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Scrabble points
19
Words With Friends
21
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ (UK)
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/ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ (UK) · /ˈmæs.tɚ.bəˌtɔːr.i/ (US)

Definition of masturbatory

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  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.”
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adj

  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)

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Etymology

From masturbate + -ory.

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