What does “jerk off” mean?
jerk off
Oh okay, so this one is a bit adult, just so you know!
The literal meaning is to touch yourself in a sexual way — it's pretty direct and informal, kind of rude actually.
But here's the fun part — people also use it to mean wasting time or doing something pointless. Like if your friend says "stop jerking off and just do your homework already," they just mean stop messing around and get serious.
You might also hear someone call a person "a jerk" — that comes from the same idea, meaning someone who is annoying, rude, or selfish. Like "that guy cut in line — what a jerk."
So depending on the situation, it can be very adult, OR just mean fooling around and wasting time — pay attention to the context!
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