masturbation intellectuelle
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Etymology
Literally, “intellectual masturbation”.
Pronunciation
Noun
masturbation intellectuelle f (plural masturbations intellectuelles)
- (figuratively, informal, derogatory) Reasoning or thought processes which are considered to be a waste of time; mental masturbation, mind-wank
- Synonym: branlette intellectuelle
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