Definition of dishwater dysentery :.
(dĭsh'wôt'ər dĭs'ən-tĕr'ē)
1. (n.) An escape from doing chores, in which one finds oneself suddenly having to use the bathroom upon realizing or being told that it is his or her turn to clean up after dinner, specifically in reference to washing the dishes.
Origins: From dishwater, and from dysentery, an intestinal disorder plagued by diarrhea.
Submitted by: Anonymous, Topics: Home & Garden
