Phrase guide

potty dance

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Voluntary or involuntary movements resulting from trying to avoid urination when one's bladder is full, typically by crossing one's legs, hopping, twitching, or holding one's crotch.

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Usage: humorous, sometimes

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2

noun

Meaning 2

In potty training, any dance meant to encourage infants or young children to use the potty/toilet.

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To move in this manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, rare

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History

Etymology

From potty + dance. The first sense is from the movements ostensibly resembling a dance.