Stones
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Stones, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (vulgar, slang) The testicles.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Stones
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Informal to vulgar — keep it out of formal contexts.
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.