jack off

B2 slang inseparable both

In simple words

touch yourself sexually; sometimes, fool around and waste time

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic slang

common

To masturbate.

"The crude joke in the movie was about a guy who spent all day jacking off instead of studying."

Grammar: inseparable

2 C1 idiomatic slang

uncommon

To waste time by fooling around instead of doing something useful.

"Quit jacking off and help me move these boxes."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Strongly vulgar and offensive in many contexts. Avoid in formal or polite speech.

in the bathroom alone all day instead of working

Base

jack off

I/you/we/they

3rd person

jacks off

he/she/it

Past simple

jacked off

yesterday

Past participle

jacked off

have + pp

-ing form

jacking off

continuous

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