Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hard-on
Noun
/ˈhɑːrd ˌɒn/
Definition
A hard-on refers to an erection, which occurs when the penis becomes firm and enlarged due to sexual arousal.
Examples
- After seeing her, he couldn’t help but get a hard-on.
- He joked about getting a hard-on while watching a romantic movie.
Meaning
The term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the physiological response of a male’s body during sexual excitement, but it can also be used metaphorically in various expressions.
Synonyms
- erection
- stiffness
- correction
