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Jackoff
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a contemptible, worthless, or detestable person
Dialect
American
American
Offensive
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "jackoff" and how is it used?
"Jackoff" comes from the vulgar verb "jack off," meaning to masturbate, which dates back to early 20th-century American slang. The insult developed by applying the sexual term to a person, implying contempt, worthlessness, or stupidity. It appears in informal speech, arguments, and crude humor. The term is vulgar and derogatory.
Examples
That jackoff cut me off in traffic and then flipped me the bird.
