Number two
Significado: Children's euphemism for defecation.
'Number two' is a children's euphemism for defecation (as opposed to 'number one' for urination). Allows discussing toilet needs with children using coded language.
Ejemplos
- I need to do a number two. 我要大便Necesito hacer cacaうんちしたい나 응가 마려워.
- Was it number one or number two? 是小便还是大便?¿Era pis o caca?おしっこ?うんち?쉬였어, 응가였어?
- She needs a number two. 她要大便Necesita hacer caca彼女はうんちがしたい그 아이는 응가가 마렵대.
Pronunciación
/ˈnʌmbə tuː/
Guía de uso
Contexto: children, euphemism
Tono: childish, euphemistic
✓ Correcto
- With children和孩子说话时使用con niños子供と話す時に어린이에게 사용
✗ Incorrecto
- Sounds childish from adults大人用听起来幼稚Suena infantil viniendo de adultos大人が使うと子供っぽく聞こえる어른이 쓰면 유치하게 들림
Errores comunes
- Childish—mainly used with/by children
Origen e historia
Children's code—numbering bodily functions. Number two (defecation) and number one (urination) became standard children's terminology for discussing toilet needs.
Etimología: Children's numbering system
Primera vez registrado: 20th century
Contexto cultural
Era: 20th century
Generation: All ages understand
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common children's term
Regional notes: Universal English.
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