Meaning of the word wank in English
What does wank mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wank
US /wæŋk/
UK /wæŋk/
Verb
1.
(vulgar slang) to masturbate (used of a man)
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He admitted to wanking in the shower.
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Some people wank to relieve stress.
2.
(vulgar slang) to waste time or effort; to behave in an annoying or pretentious way
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Stop wanking around and get some work done!
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He's always wanking on about how great he is.
Noun
1.
(vulgar slang) an act of masturbating (used of a man)
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He needed a quick wank to clear his head.
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He spent the afternoon having a wank.
2.
(vulgar slang) a contemptible or foolish person
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Don't be such a wank, just admit you were wrong.
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He's a complete wank, always complaining about everything.
Exclamation
(vulgar slang) used to express annoyance or disgust
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Oh, wank! I forgot my wallet.
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What a load of wank!