get one's rocks off

English

Etymology

A sexual coinage, referring to male orgasm. The nounal element is referring to testicles.

Verb

get one's rocks off (third-person singular simple present gets one's rocks off, present participle getting one's rocks off, simple past got one's rocks off, past participle (UK) got one's rocks off or (US) gotten one's rocks off)

1. (slang, possibly somewhat vulgar) To derive enjoyment from something.
   • 2013, Sam Leifer, Tom Basden, “The Orgy”, in Plebs, season 1, episode 1 (television production):

     Stylax: And where do you get your rocks off, Aurelius? / Aurelius: Anywhere, mate. Bars, galleries, the temple. / Marcus: The temple? / Aurelius: Yeah, the temple is full of quality women.

Synonyms

• get off
• get one's jollies