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Definition of wank

wank

/wæŋk/
wank
Plural:wanks
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Adjective:wanky
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Past Simple:wanked
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Past Participle:wanked
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Present Participle:wanking
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wank Lexical Profile

wank Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British An act of masturbation (vulgar slang).

Example

"The comedian's routine included crude jokes that made several audience members uncomfortable."

2

British Pretentious, self-indulgent, or worthless talk, writing, or behavior (vulgar slang).

Example

"The critic dismissed the overly complex art installation as pretentious wank."

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• verb

1

British To masturbate (vulgar slang).

Example

"He was embarrassed when his crude remark was overheard in the locker room."

2

British To indulge in pretentious, self-indulgent, or unproductive behavior or talk (vulgar slang).

Example

"Stop wasting time and get back to the actual project."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in British, Australian, and New Zealand English, this word is considered vulgar slang and should be avoided in formal or polite contexts.

• Rhymes for wank

• Nearby Words

wangi
wangi falls
wangle
wank
wanker
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wannabe

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wank. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wank
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