1 C1 idiomatic slang
Vulgar slang: to masturbate (reflexive form).
separable
rub oneself off
C1 slang separable transitive
Vulgar slang: the reflexive form of 'rub one off' — to engage in masturbation.
In plain English
A rude, reflexive way of saying masturbation.
What does "rub oneself off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To rub oneself off a surface — the physical image is far from the idiomatic meaning.
Actually means
A rude, reflexive way of saying masturbation.
Usage tip
Vulgar slang, rare compared to 'rub one off' or 'rub one out'. The reflexive structure makes the self-directed nature explicit. Learners should recognise but not use this expression in formal or professional settings.
How to conjugate "rub oneself off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
rub oneself off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rubs oneself off
he/she/it
Past simple
rubed oneself off
yesterday
Past participle
rubed oneself off
have + pp
-ing form
rubing oneself off
continuous
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