masturbatory

Adjective

masturbatory (comparative more masturbatory, superlative most masturbatory)

1. Of or relating to masturbation.
   • A common belief is that women are slower than men in their sexual responses, but the masturbatory data do not reflect that opinion.

   Synonyms:

   autoerotic

2. (derogatory) Excessively self-absorbed or self-indulgent; concerned primarily with one's own gratification or interests.
   • A 2025 phenomenon involving teenagers and masturbatory twentysomethings with limited education and experience given the authority to tell five-star generals, former presidents, cabinet secretaries, academics, and ambassadors how to do their jobs.2025 March 24, David Gardner, “‘You’ve Been Doged!’ Now Musk’s Goons Have Their Own Word”, in The Daily Beast

   Synonyms:

   self-absorbed, self-indulgent, narcissistic, self-gratifying

3. (figuratively, usually, works) Self-indulgent and ultimately unproductive; serving primarily to gratify oneself rather than producing anything meaningful or substantive.

   Synonyms:

   self-indulgent, futile, pointless, sterile, vain, unproductive, fruitless