Stroking
A frequently-used discreet word for "masturbating". It may be used in reference to a male or female, and it also may be used when it is done by oneself or by someone else.
If you're in polite company, you would use the subtle word "stroking" instead of the blunt terms "masturbating" or "wanking".
If you're in polite company, you would use the subtle word "stroking" instead of the blunt terms "masturbating" or "wanking".
Example:
Mum: Did you take Charlie his dinner?
Cheryl: No, I couldn't go in. He was busy.
Mum: What do you mean "busy"? If he's busy, you can still take it in, can't you?
Cheryl: No, he needs his privacy. He was, um... busy stroking himself, Mum.
Mum: Did you take Charlie his dinner?
Cheryl: No, I couldn't go in. He was busy.
Mum: What do you mean "busy"? If he's busy, you can still take it in, can't you?
Cheryl: No, he needs his privacy. He was, um... busy stroking himself, Mum.