trot

noun

Definition of TROT

a mean or ugly old woman <a gossipy old trot who never had a good word to say about anyone>

Synonyms beldam (or beldame), carline (or carlin) [chiefly Scottish], hag, hellcat, trot, witch

Related Words harpy, shrew, virago

trots pl abnormally frequent intestinal evacuations with more or less fluid stools <pick a caterer who is very conscientious about the preparation and refrigeration of food if you'd rather not give your guests the trots as a parting gift>

Synonyms Delhi belly, flux, Montezuma's revenge, runs, trots, turista

Related Words dysentery, shigellosis; scour(s)

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