scoots

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Meaning · English

diarrhea

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I had the scoots after eating that big bowl of chili con carne.

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 “scoots” mean?

diarrhea

Is “scoots” formal or informal?

scoots is generally slang.