soft-on

English

Etymology

Blend of soft +‎ hard-on

Noun

soft-on (plural soft-ons)

1. (slang, vulgar) The state of the penis being only partially erect.
   • 1966, Paul Krassner, The Realist, numbers 64-85, page viii:

     But at least there is a way to judge soft-core pornography. It gives you a soft-on.

   • 1989, Joani Blank, Good Vibrations: The Complete Guide to Vibrators, page 45:

     Later, Al [reported] how amazed he was to have had a second orgasm with a vibrator and a soft-on.

   • 1996, James R. Petersen, 365 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life: From the Files of the Playboy Advisor:

     At any point when the tide recedes and the man has a soft-on, he can maintain his partner's level of excitement in the orgasmic continuum by keeping her going.

Anagrams

• foonts