Word
boner
Phoneticsbon·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈboʊnɝ/
UK/bˈəʊnɐ/
Countable noun InformalSlang
Definition
n. an erection of the penis. This is a very informal and often rude word for a physical state in men.
n. an erection of the penis. Often considered crude or vulgar; inappropriate for formal or professional contexts.
Examples
“He was embarrassed because he got a boner in class.”
“The teenager felt a sudden surge of panic when he realized he had a boner while standing up to give his presentation.”
“While the term is frequently used in adolescent humor to describe a physical erection, its usage in adult conversation is generally restricted to highly informal or intentionally crude contexts.”
Examples
simple
“He was embarrassed because he got a boner in class.”
contextual
“The teenager felt a sudden surge of panic when he realized he had a boner while standing up to give his presentation.”
complex
“While the term is frequently used in adolescent humor to describe a physical erection, its usage in adult conversation is generally restricted to highly informal or intentionally crude contexts.”
Etymology
From bone + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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