boner

noun

bon·​er ˈbō-nər How to pronounce boner (audio)
1
: one that bones
2
: a clumsy or stupid mistake
3
vulgar slang : an erect penis

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of boner was in 1896

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Cite this Entry

“Boner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boner. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

boner

noun
bon·​er ˈbō-nər How to pronounce boner (audio)
: a stupid or ridiculous mistake

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