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Horny: meaning, definitions and examples

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horny

 

[ หˆhษ”หrni ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sexual arousal

The term 'horny' is commonly used to describe a state of sexual arousal or desire. It can refer to a physical sensation or an emotional feeling of wanting sexual activity. People may experience this feeling due to various stimuli, including visual or auditory cues. It's often considered informal or slang, but can be used in both serious and humorous contexts. The usage of 'horny' is mostly associated with individuals feeling a heightened sense of libido.

Synonyms

aroused, lustful, passionate, sexually excited

Examples of usage

  • He felt really horny after watching that romantic movie.
  • She joked about how horny she felt during the date.
  • Many people experience horny feelings during puberty.
  • The comedian made a joke about being horny late at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "horny" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคคเฅ‡เคœเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergairah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑัƒะดะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podniecony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆˆๅฅฎใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excitado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท heyecanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฅ๋ถ„ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ดๅฅ‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vznemirjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrvandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฆแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™yษ™canlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excitado

Etymology

The word 'horny' has an interesting etymology that dates back to the Old English term 'horn', which refers to the hard, pointed projection found on the heads of various animals. The transition to a sexual connotation likely arose in the late 19th century. Originally, the term described characteristics of animals, particularly in a more literal sense related to their horns and aggressive behavior during mating seasons. Over the years, 'horny' evolved to describe human sexual arousal, drawing on the metaphor of animal behavior to illustrate human desires. The usage of the word in a sexual context has gained significant popularity in modern slang, becoming a widely understood term that reflects feelings of strong sexual desire or excitement.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,008, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.