boner
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An erect penis.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Boys often refer to their enlarged penis as an "erection," a "boner," or a "hard on."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An erect penis. — An often perverse sense of enjoyment from or predilection towards something.
Register: slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A blunder; a silly mistake.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “boner” mean?
An erect penis.
Is “boner” formal or informal?
boner is generally slang, vulgar.