lead in one's pencil

The phrase "lead in one's pencil" is a playful idiom primarily used to describe male sexual potency or general energy and enthusiasm.

Definition

C1Informal Conversation

(slang)A man's ability to achieve and maintain an erection.

Example

  • He joked that the new diet had put some lead in his pencil.

B2Informal Conversation

(slang)Having a lot of energy or enthusiasm.

Example

  • After the vacation, he came back to work with some lead in his pencil.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lead in one's pencil":

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