Definition of ONANIST

onanist

Plural: onanists

Noun

  • One who practices coitus interruptus or self-gratification.
  • a person who practices masturbation
  • A person, especially a man, who masturbates.
  • A man who uses coitus interruptus as a means of birth control.

Examples

  • The onanist of the Scrabble board preferred playing solo rather than engaging his opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From onan(ism) + -ist, from Onan, a biblical character known for spilling his seed (semen) on the ground.

Synonyms

masturbator

Scrabble Score: 7

onanist: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
onanist: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
onanist: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

onanist: valid Words With Friends Word