Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

take-a-shit

Phrase
/teɪk ə ʃɪt/
Definition
To defecate; to relieve oneself by expelling waste from the bowels.
Examples
  • After the long drive, I really needed to take-a-shit.
  • He excused himself to take-a-shit before the meeting started.
  • Sometimes, you just have to take-a-shit and not worry about where you are.
Meaning
This phrase is a colloquial expression that describes the act of going to the bathroom to excrete feces. It is often used in informal contexts and can sometimes carry a humorous or vulgar connotation.
Synonyms
  • defecate
  • go to the bathroom
  • relieve oneself