boner
1[ boh-ner ]
noun
a person or thing that bones.
Slang: Vulgar. an erection of the penis.
Origin of boner
1Other definitions for boner (2 of 2)
boner2
[ boh-ner ]
nounSlang.
a foolish and obvious blunder; stupid mistake: Inviting both members of the newly divorced couple was a dreadful boner.
Origin of boner
2An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; bone(head) + -er1
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British Dictionary definitions for boner
boner
/ (ˈbəʊnə) /
noun
slang a blunder
slang an erection of the penis
NZ a low-grade slaughtered animal suitable for use in pies, sausages, etc
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