English Explanatory Dictionary

self-stimulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Repetitive behavior intended to stimulate one's senses.
  2. Masturbation.

Word forms

self-stimulation

Etymology

From self- + stimulation. Autism-related sense common since around 1970, before which other terms were also used.

Synonyms

stimming

Related words

stim stimming self-stim stereotypy
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