penis

Male reproductive appendage

The penis is the male sex organ, used for urination and sexual intercourse.

In humans and other mammals, it becomes erect when engorged with blood during arousal.

The word appears in clinical, educational, and casual contexts alike: The doctor examined his penis.

Informally, countless slang terms substitute—cock, dick, dong, johnson, and dozens more.

anatomy

glans

Rounded anatomical terminus

prepuce · frenulum · meatus · circumcision · smegma · phimosis · erection · flaccid · tumescence · suspensory ligament

slang

cock

Male chicken

manhood · johnson · willy · pecker · dong · schlong · knob · tool · junk · package

symbolism

manhood

Adult male status

phallus · machismo · dominance · patriarchy · power · fertility symbol · lingam · priapic

reproduction

sperm

Male reproductive cell

conception · insemination · intercourse · copulation · procreation · fertilization · erection · arousal · orgasm · coitus

phallic

obelisk

Tapering stone monument

  • columnVertical structural element
  • pillarUpright architectural support
  • towerTall slender edifice

spire · monolith · minaret · totem · scepter · stele · lingam · fertility idol · maypole · standing stone

Categories
Opposites
anatomical sex organs

penisvagina

Internal female reproductive canal

vulva · clitoris · uterus · womb · labia

anatomical structure type

penisvagina

Internal female reproductive canal

orifice · cavity · receptacle

Phrases
Family

penalty, penises, penile

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13