bedwetting

noun, adj — 2 senses

bedwetting

noun

Etymology From bed + wetting.

1

Usually A type of urinary incontinence involving involuntary urination while in bed during sleep.

Synonyms
enuresis, nocturesis, sleepwetting
Related terms
bedwetter, bedwetting alarm, piss-the-bed, to wet oneself, to wet the bed

bedwetting

adj

Etymology From bed + wetting.

1

Derogatory Characterized by cowardly attitudes; wishy-washy.

  • Really? There'll be none of this bedwetting attitude towards problems when I take office.

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