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Definitions
Noun
1

plural of run

"After that spicy curry, I think my stomach is really runs."

2

(slang) Diarrhea/diarrhoea

In plain English: Runs are groups of items that appear next to each other without any breaks in between.

"His morning run helped him start the day with energy."

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of run

"She runs every morning before work to stay fit."

In plain English: To run means to move quickly on your feet by lifting your legs and arms.

"The dog runs down the street every afternoon."

Example Sentences
"His morning run helped him start the day with energy." noun
"The dog runs down the street every afternoon." verb
"The ball runs into the fence and bounces back toward home plate." verb
"His shoes are worn out because they run too big for his feet." verb
"The printer is running slowly while it tries to finish the report." verb
See Also
diarrhea slugfest station to station hit home run run diarrhoea river oil
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Origin

The term "runs" likely originated from the habit of people rushing to use the restroom or from the loose, runny consistency of their stool. While it describes diarrhea today, its usage specifically highlights these physical symptoms rather than a general state of illness.

Rhyming Words
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