English Explanatory Dictionary

see a man

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly (euphemistic) to use the toilet or (historical) drink alcohol.

Pronunciation

En-au-see a man.ogg

Word forms

see a man sees a man seeing a man saw a man seen a man

Etymology

Clipping of see a man about a dog.

Synonyms

a man about a horse a man about a dog a man about the plumbing use the toilet urinate and Thesaurus:defecate
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