Penis - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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SKIP TO CONTENT penis /ˈpinɪs/ /ˈpinɪs/ IPA guide

Other forms: penes; penises

The penis is the male sexual organ. Boys and men and male animals all have penises.

Kids and teens often giggle at the word penis, but it's just a word for a body part like "arm" or "leg." Well, a penis is a little different, since it's the organ males use for sex and urinating. Some men take a lot of pride in their penis, which in slang is most often called a dick. However, if you're talking about a dick with a parent or teacher, or you're writing about one in a paper, penis is the word you want to use.

Definitions of penis

noun the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism) synonyms: member, phallus see moresee less types: pecker, peter, prick, putz, tool obscene term for penis micropenis, microphallus an abnormally small penis type of: erectile organ an organ containing erectile tissue

Pronunciation US /ˈpinɪs/ UK /ˈpinɪs/ Cite this entry Style: MLA

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