cojones

/koʊˈheɪnəz/

Definitions

1. noun

testicles; courage or boldness, especially in the face of danger or adversity

“He’s got cojones for taking on that difficult project.”

2. noun

the testicles, used in a figurative sense to refer to a person’s genitalia

“The boxer was hit below the belt, a sensitive area also known as his cojones.”

Synonyms

  • gall
  • guts
  • nads
  • testicles

Antonyms

  • cowardice
  • timidity