piddle

Meanings

• Verb

  To urinate in a small amount or in an inappropriate place.

  - "He piddled in the corner because he couldn't find a bathroom."
  - "The baby piddled on the floor before his diaper was changed."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

piddle , widdle , widdle , widdle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with piddle
biddle , iddle , middle , riddles

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. piddle (en) : To urinate
   

2. piddle (en) : A small amount of something
   

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Variants

List of all variants of piddle that leads to same result
piddle , piddled , piddles , piddling , piddle around , piddled around , piddles around , piddling around , piddle away , piddled away , piddles away , piddling away

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to piss' or 'urinate'. The term likely comes from Old English 'piddelian' or 'piddelen', meaning 'to urinate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'piddle' is believed to have originated from Old English 'piddelian' or 'piddelen', meaning 'to urinate'.

2. The word 'piddle' is sometimes used humorously or derogatively to describe someone who urinates in inappropriate places or in small amounts.

3. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Dill is known to 'piddle' in his pants when he is excited or scared.

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Related Concepts

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1. urinate: The biological process of expelling urine from the body.

2. incontinence: The inability to control the passing of urine or feces.

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Culture

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In literature, 'piddle' is sometimes used humorously or derogatively to describe someone who urinates in inappropriate places or in small amounts. It has also been used metaphorically to describe small or insignificant actions or tasks.

How to Memorize "piddle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of urinating in a small amount or in an inappropriate place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'piddle' with the act of urinating or a small amount of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'piddle' to remember its meaning.

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