noun
runs
ruhnz
noun
1
Informal term for diarrhea.
"He was stuck home with the runs after the food truck lunch."
How to Use Runs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, everyday way of saying someone has diarrhea.
When to use it
Informal — used in casual speech, not medical or formal writing.
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Etymology
Likely alludes to how someone with this condition has to run to the bathroom frequently.