bedwetter
Definition
Noun: 1. A person who involuntarily urinates while asleep: The term refers specifically to an individual, often a child, who suffers from enuresis (the involuntary discharge of urine during sleep).
Usage
- The term "bedwetter" is a direct, informal, and often derogatory noun used to label a person with this condition.
- It is most commonly used in informal contexts and can be considered insensitive or hurtful. The medical term "someone with enuresis" is more neutral and respectful.
Examples
- Noun:
- The camp counselor was understanding and discreet when dealing with a known bedwetter in the cabin.
- Using the term "bedwetter" as an insult is unkind, as many children outgrow this condition.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically in extremely informal or pejorative contexts to describe someone perceived as weak, timid, or lacking control, though this usage is offensive.
- He called his political opponent a "bedwetter" for expressing caution, which was widely criticized as a childish insult.
Variants and Related Words
- Enuresis (n): The medical term for involuntary urination, especially during sleep.
- Nocturnal enuresis is a common childhood condition.
- Nocturnal enuresis (n): The formal term for bedwetting.
Synonyms
- Person with enuresis: A neutral, descriptive phrase.
- (Medical context): Enuretic (n/adj): A person affected by enuresis.
Noun
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someone suffering from enuresis; someone who urinates while asleep in bed
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