masturbation intellectuelle

French

Etymology

Literally, “intellectual masturbation”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mas.tyʁ.ba.sjɔ̃ ɛ̃.tɛ.lɛk.tɥɛl/ ~ /mas.tyʁ.ba.sjɔ̃ ɛ̃.te.lɛk.tɥɛl/

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Noun

masturbation intellectuelle f (plural masturbations intellectuelles)

1. (figuratively, informal, derogatory) intellectual masturbation (showing off one's own intelligence or knowledge in a way which distracts from helpful or meaningful discussion)

   Synonym: branlette intellectuelle