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penis

/ˈpinɪs/
/ˈpinɪs/
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Other forms: penes; penises

The penis is the male sexual organ. Boys and men and male animals all have penises.

Kids and teens often giggle at the word penis, but it's just a word for a body part like "arm" or "leg." Well, a penis is a little different, since it's the organ males use for sex and urinating. Some men take a lot of pride in their penis, which in slang is most often called a dick. However, if you're talking about a dick with a parent or teacher, or you're writing about one in a paper, penis is the word you want to use.

Definitions of penis
  1. noun
    the male organ of copulation (`member' is a euphemism)
    synonyms: member, phallus
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    types:
    pecker, peter, prick, putz, tool
    obscene term for penis
    micropenis, microphallus
    an abnormally small penis
    type of:
    erectile organ
    an organ containing erectile tissue
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/ˈpinɪs/
UK
/ˈpinɪs/
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