The stage between a flacid penis and full tumescence; in a semi erect state. Derived from the pottery terminology describing the leathery state which
clay will enter before fully hardening. Coined by Adam Carolla on the Adam Carolla
Show.
"I'm sporting leather," says Adam to his other
loser buddies in ceramics class as a hot
chick enters the classroom.
"Look at the
rack on her! Welcome to the leather state, boys," exclaimed Ray after crapping in Adam's Rams beanie.