jack off

verb

jacked off; jacking off; jacks off
vulgar

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of jerk off

First Known Use

circa 1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jack off was circa 1916

Cite this Entry

“Jack off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jack%20off. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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