beat off

verb

beat off; beaten off or beat off; beating off; beats off

intransitive verb

vulgar : masturbate
used of a male

Examples of beat off in a Sentence

the defense managed to beat off those offensive players who were taking shots at the goalie

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of beat off was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Beat off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beat%20off. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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