boner

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[ boh-ner ]
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noun
  1. a person or thing that bones.

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

Origin of boner

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First recorded in 1895–1900; bone + -er1

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Other definitions for boner (2 of 2)

boner2
[ boh-ner ]

nounSlang.
  1. a foolish and obvious blunder; stupid mistake: Inviting both members of the newly divorced couple was a dreadful boner.

Origin of boner

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An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; bone(head) + -er1

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How to use boner in a sentence

  • Joe realized that Mr. boner was speaking to him—was speaking with great feeling.

    Stubble | George Looms
  • June and inventory and Mr. boner seemed to him to be cut from the same piece.

    Stubble | George Looms
  • Suddenly Mr. boner turned to the inner corner of the desk, started to speak, strangled, and with difficulty recovered himself.

    Stubble | George Looms
  • He heard his name called, and turning, saw Mr. boner standing at the corner of the partition looking at him over his spectacles.

    Stubble | George Looms

British Dictionary definitions for boner

boner

/ (ˈbəʊnə) /


noun
  1. slang a blunder

  2. slang an erection of the penis

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

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