the squirts

English

Noun

the squirts pl (plural only)

  1. (slang) Diarrhea.
    Synonyms: the runs, the shits, the squits, the trots
    • 2007 July 10, Steve Yarbrough, “Section 40”, in The End of California[1], Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, →ISBN, page 259:
      "Mr. Alan was kind of hyper afterwards," Wayne said. "First thing was, he got the squirts." "The squirts?" Wayne clamped his fingers around his nose. "Got to stinking up the bathroom. Sprayed some air freshner in there, but it didn't help much."
    • 2008 October 30, Scott Marder & Rob Rosell, “Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack” (14:51 from the start), in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia[2], season 4, episode 10, spoken by Deandra Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson):
      “Can we-- Can we get goin' with this, though? 'Cause those supplements are givin' me the squirts like you would not believe.” “Oh, man, I would kill for your bowel movements right now. I am so blocked up.”
    • 2018 September 30, Doc Hammer, “The Forecast Manufacturer” (13:45 from the start), in The Venture Bros.[3], season 7, episode 9, spoken by Billy Quizboy (Doc Hammer):
      “Get my thermos out of my bag.” “I don't want any coffee, I'm hot as hell. And I mean coffee gives me the squirts.” “Oh, I know it does. Get the thermos.”
    • 2022 January 22, W.R. Benton, The Hangin' Judge[4], Loose Cannon:
      "And what is the reason for your visit?" she glanced up and into his eyes. "Stomach cramps and I have the squirts." he lied. "Please take a seat and I'll let the doctor know you are here." She stood and made her way through a closed door.