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self-stimulation

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
self--s-tim-u-la-tion
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
7
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Repetitive behavior intended to stimulate one's senses.

Uncountable

noun

Masturbation.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Usage

Phrases

self-stim

Frequently Paired Words

stim stimming self-stim stereotypy

Synonyms

stimming self-abuse

Questions

What does self-stimulation mean?
Repetitive behavior intended to stimulate one's senses.
Where does self-stimulation come from?
From self- + stimulation. Autism-related sense common since around 1970, before which other terms were also used.

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