Dutch oven

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Meaning · English

The situation where a person breaks wind under the bedcovers, sometimes pulling them over a bedmate's head as a prank.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Dutch Oven = Farting in bed & then lifting the blankets.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Dutch oven” mean?

The situation where a person breaks wind under the bedcovers, sometimes pulling them over a bedmate's head as a prank.

Is “Dutch oven” formal or informal?

Dutch oven is generally slang.