potty dance

The 'potty dance' is a common, often humorous, behavior observed when someone needs to use the bathroom urgently.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, humorous)A series of involuntary or voluntary movements indicating the urgent need to urinate, often involving shifting from foot to foot or crossing legs.

Example

  • Seeing her do the potty dance, her parents quickly directed her to the nearest restroom.
  • He started doing the potty dance during the long car ride, signaling his urgent need for a bathroom break.

B2Childcare

(informal)A playful dance performed to encourage young children to use the potty or toilet.

Example

  • During potty training, they would do a fun potty dance to motivate their toddler.
  • The teacher led the children in a potty dance to make using the toilet more exciting.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "potty dance":

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