rub one out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To masturbate.
⚠ Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Irish sounded serious when he said, “Oh, yeah, dog, if you get caught rubbing one out in the joint, you're fucked.” I said, “What's rubbing one out mean?” He cackled, and said, “Whackin' off, chokin' your chicken, spankin' the monkey. Come on dog, don't play stupid.”
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).
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Common questions
What does “rub one out” mean?
To masturbate.
Is “rub one out” formal or informal?
rub one out is generally slang, vulgar.
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