Definitions for onanisms

onanisms o·nan·ism

Spelling: [oh-nuh-niz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈoʊ nəˌnɪz əm/

Onanisms is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 224 anagrams from letters in onanisms (aimnnoss).

Definitions for onanisms

noun

  1. withdrawal of the penis in sexual intercourse so that ejaculation takes place outside the vagina; coitus interruptus.
  2. masturbation.

Origin of onanisms

1720-30; after Onan, son of Judah (Gen. 38:9); see -ism

Examples for onanisms

They should afford no opportunity for dangerous vices (onanism).

It is only of late years that circumcision, in its true relations to onanism, has received full consideration.

This is often a result of onanism, nervousness or constipation.

Such are the rudiments of onanism, suddenly carried by primates to such a high degree of perfection.

The habit of onanism dates from the time of his return from the nurse.

Dr. Vanier, of Havre, looks upon the prepuce as the most frequent cause of onanism.

Here we have suggestions of a preventive to onanism, and a cure to male impotence when due to preputial interference.

On the whole, the danger of this form of onanism has also been exaggerated.

Innocent as regards its cause, this form of onanism may become dangerous by habit.

onanism and a morbid love for sweets is an important characteristic.

Word Value for onanisms
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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