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jill

v.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈdʒɪɫ// UK //dʒˈɪl// jill Slang Vulgar

v. to touch your own genitals for sexual pleasure. This is a slang word used specifically for women.

v. to engage in female masturbation. Slang in register; functions as the female-specific counterpart to the more common male-oriented slang term 'jack off'.


SIMPLE

She spent the afternoon alone in her room to jill off.

CONTEXTUAL

The character in the novel openly discusses her decision to jill off as a way to relieve stress before a big exam.

COMPLEX

While mainstream media often avoids the topic, certain indie films have begun to depict women choosing to jill off as a normal part of their daily routine.

Origin

A variant of Gill, diminutive of Gillian, a medieval form of Juliana, ultimately from Latin.

Usage

Usually functions as a phrasal verb ('jill off'); transitive when used with a reflexive pronoun or intransitive.

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