How do you use "Number two" in a sentence?

I need to do a number two. Was it number one or number two? She needs a number two.

Number two

Q: What does "Number two" mean?

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.

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Meaning: Children's euphemism for defecation.

儿童委婉语，指大便。

Eufemismo infantil para defecar.

子供の婉曲表現でうんちのこと。

대변을 뜻하는 어린이 완곡 표현.

'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.

'Number two'是儿童委婉语，指大便（与'number one'的小便相对）。用委婉的方式与孩子讨论如厕需求。

'Number two' es un eufemismo infantil para defecar (frente a 'number one' para orinar). Permite hablar de las necesidades del baño con los niños usando un lenguaje codificado.

「Number two」は子供の婉曲表現でうんちのこと（「number one」のおしっこに対して）。暗号的な言い方で子供とトイレの必要性を話すことができる。

'Number two'는 대변을 뜻하는 어린이 완곡 표현이다('number one'은 소변). 아이들과 화장실 관련 대화를 할 때 돌려 말하는 방식이다.

Examples

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.

Pronunciation

/ˈnʌmbə tuː/

Usage Guide

Context: children, euphemism

Tone: childish, euphemistic

✓ Do Say

With children
和孩子说话时使用
con niños
子供と話す時に
어린이에게 사용

✗ Don't Say

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

Common Mistakes

Childish—mainly used with/by children

Origin & History

Children's code—numbering bodily functions. Number two (defecation) and number one (urination) became standard children's terminology for discussing toilet needs.

Etymology: Children's numbering system

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages understand

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common children's term

Regional notes: Universal English.

Variations

Number twoNumber twos