bedwetter

bed·wet·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bed-wet-er]
- /ˈbɛdˌwɛt ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bed-wet-er]
- /ˈbɛdˌwɛt ər/

Definitions of bedwetter word

noun bedwetter a person, usually a child, who urinates while sleeping, especially habitually. 1
noun bedwetter (pejorative) A person who (habitually) urinates in his or her bed (during sleep). 1
noun bedwetter (pejorative) A cowardly person. 0

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Origin of bedwetter

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

1935-40; bed + wet (v.) + -er1

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Parts of speech for Bedwetter

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bedwetter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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