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to flog the log
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(of a male) to masturbate
Slang
Vulgar
What is the origin of the term "flog the log" and how is it used?
"Flog the log" is a slang phrase for male masturbation that appeared in English in the late 20th century, mainly in informal and joking contexts. "Flog" is a crude term meaning to strike or rub, and "log" is a metaphor for the penis, together creating a playful, figurative description of the act. The phrase is used in casual, sexual, or humorous conversations among peers. It is vulgar and explicit, never neutral, and avoided in polite or formal speech.
Examples
He was embarrassed when caught flogging the log.
