Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

boneritis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: boner-i-tis
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of having an erection.

Humorous; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Not to mention recognizing the telltale signs of trying to sit still while afflicted with a bad case of boneritis that would not be quashed by the worst mental images a man could summon up. To look at him was to want him."
"... to her pajamas reminding of how very little fabric had separated us just moments ago. “Do you want me to bring nothing but these with me? I'll freeze!” If she wore only those around the safe house I'd die of permanent boneritis,[…]"

Etymology

From boner + -itis.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: boner

Usage

Questions

What does boneritis mean?: The state of having an erection.
Where does boneritis come from?: From boner + -itis.

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