J. Arthur Rank

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Meaning · English

A wank.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He's just gone in the bog for a J. Arthur Rank.

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 “J. Arthur Rank” mean?

A wank.

Is “J. Arthur Rank” formal or informal?

J. Arthur Rank is generally slang.