Dad boner

A man, not necessarily a father, with an intense love for a surtain interest or thing.

Could be compared to how a child likes to show their toys to everyone or a child seeing something for the first time.

It could be looking at trains driving by, big cars or thunderstorms.

Often used to describe people in the clips of "Your moms house" podcast.

*Points to a man clapping his hands as the train drives by*
- Omg Jenny, that guy has such a dad boner for trains.

by Jojopa January 25, 2022

Dad Boner

An older male who dresses in a stereotypical "dad" fashion. Often times showing his age when trying to dress too young for their age, trying too hard to come off still hip or cool but is painfully old, awkward and out of touch with whats normal.

Sometimes referred to specific "Dad Boner Moments"; like when you see a male wearing Awkwardly fitted "Dad Jeans" light denim from the 90's. A style completely out of place in todays society, but something a Dad would wear.(See example 1)
a completely non-sexual term.

1. That Gentleman over there in the Tommy Hilfiger jeans, brown braided belt and new balance shoes is a real dad boner.

2. Notable Dad Boners
Al Bundy
Garth Brooks
Phil Dunphy from Modern Family
Andrew Dice Clay

by Hakoda1 November 6, 2016

dad boner

A father's sudden rush of unearned pride in his child's physical achievements

"Last week in boxing, my son sparred with a full-grown man and completely held his own. I had a huge dad boner"

by ColonelKurtz April 15, 2021