Stud

/stʌd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A male animal, especially a horse, kept for breeding.

The ranch bought a new stud to improve their breeding program.

A person who is considered to be attractive or skilled in a particular way.

He's a real stud when it comes to playing basketball.

A small metal piece that is attached to a surface, often used in clothing or upholstery for decoration.

The jacket had stud embellishments that added a touch of style.

A fastener or a projecting pin or bolt.

The stud on the door lock was loose and needed tightening.

verb

To place or set in a position, often referring to decorative elements or studs.

She studded her leather jacket with silver spikes.

Middle English, from the Old English 'studu' meaning stallion.

stud muffin

An attractive man, often with a muscular build.

stud horse

A horse kept for breeding.

stud fee

The fee charged for breeding a mare to a stud.

stallion

An adult male horse, especially one used for breeding.

handsome

Attractively and strikingly good-looking.

A man who is very good looking and attractive.

All the girls swoon over him; he's such a stud.

A person who is very confident and skilled, particularly in social settings.

He went to the party and acted like a total stud.