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soft-on

soft-on noun: the state of the penis being only partially erect.

Noun

soft-on (plural soft-ons)

  1. (slang, vulgar) The state of the penis being only partially erect.
    • But at least there is a way to judge soft-core pornography. It gives you a soft-on.1966, Paul Krassner, The Realist, numbers 64-85, page viii
    • Later, Al [reported] how amazed he was to have had a second orgasm with a vibrator and a soft-on.1989, Joani Blank, Good Vibrations: The Complete Guide to Vibrators, page 45

Forms of soft-on

pluralsoft-ons
alternative formsoft on

Origin of soft-on

Blend of soft + hard-on.

Questions about soft-on

What does soft-on mean?
Soft-on means the state of the penis being only partially erect.
What part of speech is soft-on?
Soft-on is a noun.
What is the plural of soft-on?
The plural of soft-on is soft-ons.

Words near soft-on in the dictionary

  1. soft-mindedly
  2. soft-mindedness
  3. soft-nose
  4. soft-nosed
  5. soft-noses
  6. soft-on
  7. soft-ons
  8. soft-paste
  9. soft-pedal
  10. soft-pedaled
  11. soft-pedaling

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