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boner

Pronunciation: /ˈbəʊnə/

Definition of boner

noun

  • 1North American informal a stupid mistake.
  • 2North American vulgar slang an erection of the penis.
  • 3NZ a low-grade farm animal, with meat only suitable for use in sausages or other processed products.

Phrases

pull a boner

North American informal make a stupid mistake.

Origin:

early 20th century: from bone or (in boner (sense 1)) from bonehead, + -er1

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