1 C1 idiomatic slang
Vulgar slang for the act of defecating.
"He disappeared into the bathroom for fifteen minutes to curl one out."
mixed
curl one out
C1 slang mixed intransitive
A crude, humorous slang expression meaning to defecate.
In plain English
To go to the toilet to poo.
What does "curl one out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To curl (shape) something and push it out — a crude metaphor for defecation.
Actually means
To go to the toilet to poo.
Usage tip
Vulgar British and Australian slang. Mainly used in very informal settings among friends. Completely inappropriate in polite or formal contexts.
Words that pair with "curl one out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
toilet bathroom morning quickly
How to conjugate "curl one out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
curl one out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
curls one out
he/she/it
Past simple
curled one out
yesterday
Past participle
curled one out
have + pp
-ing form
curling one out
continuous
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