Testicle
noun
One of two small organs in the male body that produce sperm.
In males, testicles are responsible for producing sperm and hormones.
Often appears as...
- male testicles
- testicular cancer
noun
Used to describe someone as being very brave or bold.
That was testicle of him to stand up to the boss.
Often appears as...
- take some testicle
- testicle of steel
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
noun
One of two small organs in the male body that produce sperm.
In males, testicles are responsible for producing sperm and hormones.
Often appears as...
- male testicles
- testicular cancer
noun
Used to describe someone as being very brave or bold.
That was testicle of him to stand up to the boss.
Often appears as...
- take some testicle
- testicle of steel
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Term
Used in medical or biological contexts to refer to male reproductive glands.
The ultrasound showed his testicles were healthy.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Conversations about testicles can be private or uncomfortable for some.
He spoke quietly when discussing his testicle issue with the doctor.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Relates only to males; females do not have testicles.
Testicle development occurs in males during puberty.
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Term
Used in medical or biological contexts to refer to male reproductive glands.
The ultrasound showed his testicles were healthy.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Conversations about testicles can be private or uncomfortable for some.
He spoke quietly when discussing his testicle issue with the doctor.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Relates only to males; females do not have testicles.
Testicle development occurs in males during puberty.
Pro Tip 1/3Anatomical Term
Used in medical or biological contexts to refer to male reproductive glands.
The ultrasound showed his testicles were healthy.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitive Topic
Conversations about testicles can be private or uncomfortable for some.
He spoke quietly when discussing his testicle issue with the doctor.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Relates only to males; females do not have testicles.
Testicle development occurs in males during puberty.
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The way we think about...
It's on a spectrum. Besides your genitalia, you also have your chromosomes, your gonads, like ovaries or testicles. You have your internal sex organs, your hormone production, your hormone response and your secondary sex characteristics, like breast development, body hair, etc.
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How do steroids affect...
and permanent voice deepening in females. At the same time, excess testosterone-like steroids can cause feminization in males, because the body converts the excess into estrogen. This can lead to breast development and shrinking testicles. These effects are not uncommon—
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Aggro Mantis Shrimp PIPE...
candy bar he lives in a world with mega predators the mantis shrimp they pack a big punch for a little guy they will go after anything they're fearless they're real ball breakers they specifically target testicles ie hermit crab is lunch
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Learning from dirty jobs...
but we're going to do as many as we can. And to me, the most important thing to know and to really come face to face with, is that fact that I got it wrong about a lot of things, not just the testicles on my chin. I got a lot wrong.
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Safari Live - Day 296 PIPE...
that in ghana had two ticks the other day and very inappropriate in a very inappropriate place i can't see them anymore so fortunately it seems as though he's managed to remove them and he said he had one on each testicle it
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Isabel Behncke:...
because it shows -- this video's really interesting because it shows the inventiveness of bringing unusual elements into play -- such as testicles -- and also how play both requires trust and fosters trust --
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How a male contraceptive...
Men have one of two responses. They either love the idea, or they look at me a little warily and wonder what exactly I have in store for their testicles. So why does the world need a male pill?
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Would You Eat This? PIPE...
have to prove their courage all over again just having a small bit of a bear claw and a little bit of eyeball I just had the pork testicles that was cooked in blood
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
she'll be up against the wall and started strangling I cannot breathe it tried to kick me in the testicles he threw me aside and said get in your hat
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Brutal Fight for...
Using razor-sharp teeth he aims for his challenger's testicles. An emasculating bite.
Video examples
The way we think about...
It's on a spectrum. Besides your genitalia, you also have your chromosomes, your gonads, like ovaries or testicles. You have your internal sex organs, your hormone production, your hormone response and your secondary sex characteristics, like breast development, body hair, etc.
Video examples
How do steroids affect...
and permanent voice deepening in females. At the same time, excess testosterone-like steroids can cause feminization in males, because the body converts the excess into estrogen. This can lead to breast development and shrinking testicles. These effects are not uncommon—
Video examples
Aggro Mantis Shrimp PIPE...
candy bar he lives in a world with mega predators the mantis shrimp they pack a big punch for a little guy they will go after anything they're fearless they're real ball breakers they specifically target testicles ie hermit crab is lunch
Video examples
Learning from dirty jobs...
but we're going to do as many as we can. And to me, the most important thing to know and to really come face to face with, is that fact that I got it wrong about a lot of things, not just the testicles on my chin. I got a lot wrong.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 296 PIPE...
that in ghana had two ticks the other day and very inappropriate in a very inappropriate place i can't see them anymore so fortunately it seems as though he's managed to remove them and he said he had one on each testicle it
Video examples
Isabel Behncke:...
because it shows -- this video's really interesting because it shows the inventiveness of bringing unusual elements into play -- such as testicles -- and also how play both requires trust and fosters trust --
Video examples
How a male contraceptive...
Men have one of two responses. They either love the idea, or they look at me a little warily and wonder what exactly I have in store for their testicles. So why does the world need a male pill?
Video examples
Would You Eat This? PIPE...
have to prove their courage all over again just having a small bit of a bear claw and a little bit of eyeball I just had the pork testicles that was cooked in blood
Video examples
LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
she'll be up against the wall and started strangling I cannot breathe it tried to kick me in the testicles he threw me aside and said get in your hat
Video examples
Brutal Fight for...
Using razor-sharp teeth he aims for his challenger's testicles. An emasculating bite.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Lucy Punch
English Actress
I won't eat offal. Once, I was in London at the Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, which is this really fancy eating establishment and hotel, and I almost got conned into eating testicles. It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten, about twelve courses. That was one of the courses.
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Steven Adams
New Zealander Athlete
I'll try anything, but the pig testicles in Taiwan were a little much. Eh, it wasn't half bad. There was this one dish I had there, the translation is, 'The Monk Jumps over the Fence.' It's a fish dish with all these spices. It was beautiful, man - it was poetry. It had a whole story.
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Norman Lindsay
Australian Artist
A writer who presents men and women as creatures truncated below the waist is exposed as one who goes about without his trousers saying, 'see, I have had my testicles removed.
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Tristram Stuart
English Author
Liver, lungs, heads, tails, kidneys, testicles, all of these things which are traditional, delicious and nutritious parts of our gastronomy go to waste.
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Eric Hoffer
American Writer
I hang onto my prejudices, they are the testicles of my mind.
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Lucy Punch
English Actress
I won't eat offal. Once, I was in London at the Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, which is this really fancy eating establishment and hotel, and I almost got conned into eating testicles. It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever eaten, about twelve courses. That was one of the courses.
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Steven Adams
New Zealander Athlete
I'll try anything, but the pig testicles in Taiwan were a little much. Eh, it wasn't half bad. There was this one dish I had there, the translation is, 'The Monk Jumps over the Fence.' It's a fish dish with all these spices. It was beautiful, man - it was poetry. It had a whole story.
Quote examples
Norman Lindsay
Australian Artist
A writer who presents men and women as creatures truncated below the waist is exposed as one who goes about without his trousers saying, 'see, I have had my testicles removed.
Quote examples
Tristram Stuart
English Author
Liver, lungs, heads, tails, kidneys, testicles, all of these things which are traditional, delicious and nutritious parts of our gastronomy go to waste.
Quote examples
Eric Hoffer
American Writer
I hang onto my prejudices, they are the testicles of my mind.
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