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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

/ ˈ²úəʊ²ÔÉ™ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog 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

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