human burrito
The term "human burrito" humorously likens a person wrapped in blankets or other coverings to a burrito. It can refer to playful, comfort-related, or medical scenarios.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, humorous)A person tightly wrapped in blankets or coverings, often for warmth or comfort.
Example
- After a long day, she became a human burrito on the couch, snuggled in her favorite blanket.
C1Medicine
(technical, first aid)A technique for treating hypothermia by wrapping a person in layers of warm items to restore body heat.
Example
- The first responder used the human burrito method to warm the hypothermic hiker.
B1Novelty
(informal, fun)A playful activity or novelty product where a person is wrapped in a blanket, mimicking the shape of a burrito.
Example
- They laughed as they turned themselves into a human burrito using the oversized blanket.
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