horny

adjective
UK: /ˈhɔːni/
US: /ˈhɔːrni/

  1. Feeling or showing sexual excitement.

    1. He gets horny when he sees her.
    2. After a few drinks, he became increasingly horny and started making inappropriate advances toward his colleagues.

  2. Relating to or resembling horn; made of horn.

    1. The horny scales covered its body.
    2. The beetle has a horny covering that protects it from predators and environmental damage.

Synonyms

randy lecherous lustful
horny intransitive-verb

  1. To feel sexually aroused.

    1. I horny for her touch.
    2. He was horny after seeing her in that dress, and couldn't think straight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "horny" in English means: Feeling or showing sexual excitement., Relating to or resembling horn; made of horn..

The phonetic transcription of "horny" is /ˈhɔːni/ in British English and /ˈhɔːrni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "horny": randy, lecherous, lustful.

Example usage of "horny": "He gets horny when he sees her.". More examples on the page.