Boner: meaning, definitions and examples
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boner
[ หboส.nษ ]
slang term
The term 'boner' is commonly used as a slang expression to refer to an erection. It is often used informally, especially among younger individuals, and may appear in both humorous and serious contexts. In addition to its primary meaning, 'boner' can also refer to a mistake or blunder, emphasizing the idea of accidentally doing something foolish. This secondary usage is less common but still heard in casual conversations.
Synonyms
blunder, erection, hard-on, mistake.
Examples of usage
- He got a boner when he saw her in that dress.
- The comedian made a joke about his latest boner in front of the crowd.
- She laughed at his boner when he spilled coffee on himself.
- Making that typo was a real boner.
Translations
Translations of the word "boner" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ereรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคฅเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Erektion
๐ฎ๐ฉ ereksi
๐บ๐ฆ ะตัะตะบััั
๐ต๐ฑ erekcja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่ตท
๐ซ๐ท รฉrection
๐ช๐ธ erecciรณn
๐น๐ท erektil
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุตุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ erekce
๐ธ๐ฐ erekcia
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ตท
๐ธ๐ฎ erekcija
๐ฎ๐ธ reis
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตะบัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแฅแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ereksiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ erecciรณn
Etymology
The word 'boner' originated in the United States in the early 20th century. The etymology of the term is somewhat debated; however, it is believed to be derived from the phrase 'bone up', which means to study or learn something thoroughly, eventually evolving to refer to the male erection as a humorous exaggeration of the term 'bone'. By the 1920s, the term was commonly used in a sexual context, signifying a natural physiological response in males. Over time, it also adopted a colloquial meaning related to making a foolish mistake, possibly due to the association of being caught off guard as one might be when experiencing an erection in an unexpected situation. The usage of 'boner' has persisted into contemporary slang, maintaining its dual meanings while also adapting to various cultural contexts, particularly in humor and informal settings.