Stud

Quick meaning: Stud is a noun meaning A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.

Meaning

A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.

More Meanings

1. A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
2. (by extension, collective) A group of such animals, also of locomotives.
3. An animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding.
4. A place, such as a ranch, where such animals are kept.
5. (colloquial) A sexually attractive, promiscuous male.
6. (LGBTQ, slang) A sexually dominant lesbian, chiefly African-American.
7. A small object that protrudes from something; an ornamental knob.

Example Sentences

Maverick, you big stud… Take me to bed or lose me forever.

He had the finest stud in England, and his delight was to win plates from Tories.

Well, I'll tell you the truth now. I ain't a for-real cowboy, but I am one hell of a stud!

In the studs of persons of quality in Ireland, where care is taken, […]we see horses bred of excellent shape, vigour, and size.

Word Forms

• studs
• studding
• studded

Synonyms for stud

Depending on context, synonyms include sire, he-man, hunk, stallion, constellate, dot.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include studhorse, rivet, scantling, dot, he-man, boss.

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