wet-un
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Meaning · English
A diseased cow, unfit for human food, but nevertheless sold to make into sausages etc.
Register: slang
Examples
The sick animals are divided into three classes — "choppers, rough-uns, and wet-uns."
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 “wet-un” mean?
A diseased cow, unfit for human food, but nevertheless sold to make into sausages etc.
Is “wet-un” formal or informal?
wet-un is generally slang.