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call of nature

call of na·ture
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawl uhv, ov ney-cher]
    • /kɔl ʌv, ɒv ˈneɪ tʃər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawl uhv, ov ney-cher]
    • /kɔl ʌv, ɒv ˈneɪ tʃər/

Definitions of call of nature words

  • phrase call of nature Some people talk about a call of nature when referring politely to the need to go to the toilet. 3
  • noun call of nature the need to urinate or defecate 3
  • noun call of nature a need to defecate or urinate 3
  • noun call of nature a need to urinate or defecate. 1
  • noun call of nature (euphemistic) The bodily urge to urinate or defecate. 0
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Origin of call of nature

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Call of nature

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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call of nature popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for call of nature

noun call of nature

  • rest stop — a stop made, as during a motor trip, to allow passengers to stretch their legs, use rest rooms, get refreshments, etc.
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