horny

[ hawr-nee ]
/ ˈhɔr ni /

adjective, horn·i·er, horn·i·est.

consisting of a horn or a hornlike substance; corneous.
having a horn or horns or hornlike projections; horned.
hornlike as a result of hardening; callous: horny hands.
Slang: Vulgar.
  1. lustful.
  2. sexually excited.
Archaic. semiopaque or somewhat translucent, like horn.

Origin of horny

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at horn, -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM horny

horn·i·ly, adverb horn·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for horniness

horny
/ (ˈhɔːnɪ) /

adjective hornier or horniest

of, like, or hard as horn
having a horn or horns
slang
  1. sexually aroused
  2. provoking or intended to provoke sexual arousal
  3. sexually eager or lustful

Derived forms of horny

hornily, adverb horniness, noun

Medical definitions for horniness

horny
[ hôrnē ]

adj.

Made of horn or a similar substance.
Tough and calloused, as of skin.