noun Common

Stones

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Stones (noun) means (vulgar, slang) The testicles. Example: “He got kicked right in the stones during the match.”

noun

(vulgar, slang) The testicles.

"He got kicked right in the stones during the match."

(slang) Nerve, boldness, or courage.

"It took some stones to walk into that meeting and demand a raise."

How to Use Stones

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang for either the testicles or, figuratively, raw courage.

When to use it

Informal to vulgar — keep it out of formal contexts.

Common pairings

takes stones to kicked in the stones

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Synonyms

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guts nerve boldness grit backbone mettle

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Rhymes for Stones

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'stones' meaning courage formal or informal?

This sense of 'stones' is informal slang and is best kept to casual, spoken conversation. It would be out of place in formal writing, where words like 'courage,' 'nerve,' or 'boldness' are more appropriate.

What is the difference between 'stones' and 'guts' as slang for courage?

Both are informal terms for nerve and boldness, and they are largely interchangeable. 'Guts' is the more common and widely accepted of the two, while 'stones' is a little more colloquial.

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