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Synonyms for

Boner

/ ˈbəʊnɜ: / Another word for boner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

bloomer flub foulup botch blunder bungle blooper booboo pratfall fuckup

Synonyms by register

Formal

error oversight miscalculation lapse

Informal

screw-up mishap botch flub goof

Literary

faux pas misstep blunder

Antonyms

failure defeat setback blunder mistake fiasco flop

Common collocations

  • major boner
  • stupid boner
  • awful boner
  • made a boner
  • commit a boner
  • realize the boner
  • fix the boner

Word family

noun boner

Usage note

This word is highly informal and often considered vulgar. It refers to a significant mistake or blunder, particularly one made through carelessness or stupidity. It should be avoided in formal contexts.

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