Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boner

noun
/ˈboʊ.nər/
Definition
A slang term that refers to an erection or an embarrassing mistake.
Examples
  • He got caught with a boner during the meeting, which made everyone laugh.
  • She made a boner when she forgot to send the email to her boss.
Meaning
In a casual context, ‘boner’ can mean an involuntary erection. Additionally, it can refer to a blunder or silly mistake someone makes.
Synonyms
  • erection
  • mistake
  • blunder