barking spider
The term "barking spider" is used both literally to refer to a specific spider species and humorously as a euphemism for flatulence.
Definition
B2Colloquial
(humorous, euphemism)A joking way to refer to the sound of passing gas, pretending it was made by an imaginary spider.
Example
- Did you hear that noise? Must have been a barking spider!
C1Entomology
(technical)An Australian spider species that makes a hissing sound when disturbed.
Similar
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