Definitions for hard-on
ˈhɑrdˌɒn, -ˌɔnhard-on

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. erection, hard-onnoun

   an erect penis

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1. hard-onnoun

   erection of the penis

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1. hard-on

   An erection (clinically: penile erection or penile tumescence) is a physiological phenomenon in which the penis becomes firm, engorged, and enlarged. Penile erection is the result of a complex interaction of psychological, neural, vascular, and endocrine factors, and is often associated with sexual arousal or sexual attraction, although erections can also be spontaneous. The shape, angle, and direction of an erection varies considerably between humans. Physiologically, an erection is required for a male to effect vaginal penetration or sexual intercourse and is triggered by the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system, causing the levels of nitric oxide (a vasodilator) to rise in the trabecular arteries and smooth muscle of the penis. The arteries dilate causing the corpora cavernosa of the penis (and to a lesser extent the corpus spongiosum) to fill with blood; simultaneously the ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus muscles compress the veins of the corpora cavernosa restricting the egress and circulation of this blood. Erection subsides when parasympathetic activity reduces to baseline. As an autonomic nervous system response, an erection may result from a variety of stimuli, including sexual stimulation and sexual arousal, and is therefore not entirely under conscious control. Erections during sleep or upon waking up are known as nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), also known as "morning wood". Absence of nocturnal erection is commonly used to distinguish between physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction and impotence. The state of a penis which is partly, but not fully, erect is sometimes known as semi-erection (clinically: partial tumescence); a penis which is not erect is typically referred to as being flaccid, or soft.

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1. hard-on

   A hard-on is a slang term that typically refers to a sexually aroused state, in which the male genital organ (penis) is erect or hard. This physiological phenomenon usually occurs as a result of sexual excitement or arousal but can also happen involuntarily during certain times like waking up in the morning or certain phase of sleep. This term is primarily used in casual or informal context.

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Anagrams for hard-on »

1. Rhonda

2. hadron

3. Hrodna

How to pronounce hard-on?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hard-on in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hard-on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of hard-on in a Sentence

1. Brian Stelter:

   Not all opinions are created equal, you think about major newsrooms like CNN that have health departments and desks and operations that work hard on verifying information on Covid-19. And then you have talk show stars like Joe Rogan who just wing it, who make it up as they go along.

2. Bob Menendez:

   These entities who are our allies must understand that under U.S. law ... the purchases of such systems ultimately are sanctionable and we will press very hard on the question of pursuing those sanctions should they choose to do so, and I hope you'll communicate that in your role, absolutely, senator.

3. Steve Tsang:

   They don't want to be too hard on India, because they're acting in response to terrorism.

4. Gene Palmer:

   It's a negative environment, and long-term exposure to a negative environment, you become hard on issues.

5. Donald Trump:

   We're going to work very hard on the inner city.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hard-on
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard-on
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