pass motion en · VERB
Etymology
A preserved usage of a dated euphemism, from pass + motion (“a movement of the bowels”). Compare pass gas.
Meanings
- (Malaysia, Singapore, euphemistic, intransitive) To defecate; to go to the toilet; to move one's bowels.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| passes motion | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| passing motion | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| passed motion | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| passed motion | Tense=Past | lexicographic |