boner

¹

[boh-ner]

noun

1. a person or thing that bones.

2. Slang: Vulgar.,  an erection of the penis.

boner

²

[boh-ner]

noun

Slang.

1. a foolish and obvious blunder; stupid mistake.

   Inviting both members of the newly divorced couple was a dreadful boner.

boner

/ ˈbəʊnə /

noun

1. slang,  a blunder

2. slang,  an erection of the penis

3. a low-grade slaughtered animal suitable for use in pies, sausages, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of boner¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; bone + -er ¹

Origin of boner²

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; bone(head) + -er ¹