Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

my back teeth are floating

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.03 in modern English

Syllables: my back- -teeth are float-ing
IPA

42

Scrabble Score

22

Letters

4

Syllables

16

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

I have a strong need to urinate.

Informal; Slang

Example Sentences

"Where's the restroom? My back teeth are floating!"

Etymology

Compare French avoir les dents du fond qui baignent, albeit with a different meaning.

Usage

Phrases

piss like a racehorse

Frequently Paired Words

piss like a racehorse

Synonyms

my teeth are floating

Questions

What does my back teeth are floating mean?: I have a strong need to urinate.
Where does my back teeth are floating come from?: Compare French avoir les dents du fond qui baignent, albeit with a different meaning.

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