bedwetting

== English == === Alternative forms === bed-wetting === Etymology === From bed +‎ wetting. === Pronunciation === === Noun === bedwetting (usually uncountable, plural bedwettings) A type of urinary incontinence involving involuntary urination while in bed during sleep. ==== Synonyms ==== (involuntary urination while asleep): enuresis (in its broad sense), nocturesis (in its usual sense), sleepwetting ==== Related terms ==== bedwetter bedwetting alarm piss-the-bed (pissabed) to wet oneself (nearly synonymous, whereas the distinction is wetting one's clothing while awake versus wetting the bedclothes, usually while asleep) to wet the bed ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === bedwetting (not comparable) (derogatory) Characterized by cowardly attitudes; wishy-washy.