bedwetter

English

/ˈbɛdwɛtɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (pejorative) A person who (habitually) urinates in his or her bed (during sleep).
  • (pejorative) A cowardly person.

Etymology

Compound from English bed + English wetter.

Origin

English

wetter

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