runkata

Finnish

3/5 · Vulgar

What does “runkata” mean in English?

It means to masturbate, referring to the act of self-pleasure. It's a straightforward bodily term without any extra flair.

Literally “masturbate”

Sounds like “ROON-kah-tah”
Used as Verb
How it's used

You'll find it used in a casual context, similar to how 'jerk off' might be used in English. It's not typically an insult directed at someone, but rather a plain description of the action.

How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar

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