trots

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Meaning · English

Diarrhoea/diarrhea.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I've had the trots all morning and haven't been able to go out.

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 “trots” mean?

Diarrhoea/diarrhea.

Is “trots” formal or informal?

trots is generally slang.