turista

tu·ris·ta

noun \tu̇-ˈrē-stə\

Definition of TURISTA

: traveler's diarrhea

Examples of TURISTA

1. <the entire family came down with the dreaded turista three days into their long-awaited vacation>

Origin of TURISTA

Spanish, tourist

First Known Use: 1962

Related to TURISTA

Synonyms: Delhi belly, flux, Montezuma's revenge, runs, trots, diarrhea

Related Words: dysentery, shigellosis; scour(s)

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Rhymes with TURISTA

barista