knotting

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Meaning · English

The swelling of the bulbus glandis.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

For example, these men have clearly not yet discovered knotting, a popular trend in romantasy right now that involves werewolves whose penises get so swollen after sex, they have to stay inside their partners until the swelling subsides.

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).

Common questions

What does “knotting” mean?

The swelling of the bulbus glandis.

Is “knotting” formal or informal?

knotting is generally slang.