danger wank

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Meaning · English

An act of masturbation with the risk of being caught by somebody else.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Those who aren't photographed might be treated to the joy of comments such as: 'To the hot girl sitting opposite me on level 3, do you mind if I have a cheeky danger wank whilst looking at you?'

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “danger wank” mean?

An act of masturbation with the risk of being caught by somebody else.

Is “danger wank” formal or informal?

danger wank is generally slang.