What's in a Name? The Etymology of Penis Slang Throughout History
Penis—the beloved member of the male genetalia. I would bet that penis has more nicknames than any other object in the world. For ages, we've applied just about every conceivable euphemism to the word: animals, weapons, human names, metaphorical words, pet names, shapes, functions—the list goes on. Adopted from Latin in 1676, penis has endured the test of time as the ultimate appellation, but let's take a look at the etymology of the heat-seeking moisture missile's vulgar past.