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Meaning of ONANISM

Pronunciation:  'ownu`nizum

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation
  2. [n]  manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure
 
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 Synonyms: coitus interruptus, masturbation, pulling out, self-abuse, withdrawal method
 
 See Also: autoeroticism, autoerotism, birth control, birth prevention, birthcontrol, family planning, frottage, hand job, jacking off, jerking off, wank

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\O"nan*ism\, n. [Onan (--Gen. xxxviii. 9): cf. F.
onanisme.]
Self-pollution; masturbation.
 

 

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