vetää käteen
What does “vetää käteen” mean in English?
This phrase means to masturbate. It literally translates to 'pull into hand,' which reflects the action involved.
Literally “pull into hand”
It's used informally and can be an exclamation or a direct reference to the act. It's roughly equivalent to saying 'jerk off' in English, and it's commonly understood in casual conversations.
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