wank
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To masturbate.
Register: slang
Examples
I was so embarrassed when my mother caught me wanking.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To argue in an inappropriate manner or about pretentious or insubstantial matters; to engage in wank.
Register: Internet, slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wank” mean?
To masturbate.
Is “wank” formal or informal?
wank is generally slang.