Horny ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Horny ( adjective )

1. Having or characterized by a hard, pointed projection on the head, as an antler.
2. Having or characterized by a hard, thickened, or calloused surface.
3. Sexually aroused.

Origin:

From middle english horney, from old english hornig ("having horns; hard, tough; horny"), from proto-germanic *hurnagaz ("horned, having horns"), from proto-germanic *hurnaz ("horn"), from proto-indo-european *ḱréh₁- ("horn").

Examples:

1. The buck's antlers were quite horny.
2. The soles of his feet were horny from years of walking barefoot.
3. I've been feeling horny all day.
4. She was feeling horny, she knew she had to do something about it.
5. He was feeling horny and decided to take a cold shower.

(As a noun)

Horny ( noun )

1. Having or characterized by a hard, pointed projection on the head, as an antler.
2. Having or characterized by a hard, thickened, or calloused surface.
3. Sexually aroused.

Origin:

From middle english horney, from old english hornig ("having horns; hard, tough; horny"), from proto-germanic *hurnagaz ("horned, having horns"), from proto-germanic *hurnaz ("horn"), from proto-indo-european *ḱréh₁- ("horn").

Examples:

1. The buck's antlers were quite horny.
2. The soles of his feet were horny from years of walking barefoot.
3. I've been feeling horny all day.
4. She was feeling horny, she knew she had to do something about it.
5. He was feeling horny and decided to take a cold shower.