Constipated meaning in English

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Definition

constipated: having difficulties excreting, finding it hard to go to the toilet adjective

Examples

  • "Are you constipated, Brian?"
Exercise 1
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This adjective describes the inability to defecate or go to the toilet. "My dog swallowed a ball which blocked her intestines, she's now and hasn't been to the toilet in days."

This adjective describes someone who cannot hear, like Francisco Goya and Beethoven. "You can shout as much as you like, I can't hear you, I'm totally ."

This adjective is synonymous with "impolite" or "insulting". "I thought you were very when you said that I was as fat as Jabba the Hut."

Fill in the blanks with terms used in the audio. Use the hints to help you.

This adjective describes the inability to defecate or go to the toilet. "My dog swallowed a ball which blocked her intestines, she's now [not done] constipated 1 and hasn't been to the toilet in days."

This adjective describes someone who cannot hear, like Francisco Goya and Beethoven. "You can shout as much as you like, I can't hear you, I'm totally [not done] deaf 2."

This adjective is synonymous with "impolite" or "insulting". "I thought you were very [not done] rude 3 when you said that I was as fat as Jabba the Hut."
1 constipated: A "constipated" person is unable to defecate. Jean says, "Are you constipated, Brian?" because Brian has ordered camomile tea. This tea is often used to treat digestive or colon problems.
2 deaf: Someone who cannot hear, whether from birth or later on, is "deaf". Jean says to Brian "Are you deaf or what?" because Brian has not heard him clearly. Obviously this is very impolite, naughty Jean!
3 rude: A "rude" person is impolite or disagreeable. They do not have good "manners" or do not show consideration for others. Example: You were very rude when you called me fat. Brian accuses Jean of being rude for his comments about constipation.

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