Scatological
adjective
Related to excrement or feces.
The novel has a few scatological references that people with a weak stomach might find distasteful.
Often appears as...
- scatological humor
- scatological references
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
adjective
Obsession with excrement or excretion.
His scatological tendencies were seen as a sign of his immaturity.
Often appears as...
- scatological tendencies
- scatological obsession
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Psychological
adjective
Related to excrement or feces.
The novel has a few scatological references that people with a weak stomach might find distasteful.
Often appears as...
- scatological humor
- scatological references
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Academic
adjective
Obsession with excrement or excretion.
His scatological tendencies were seen as a sign of his immaturity.
Often appears as...
- scatological tendencies
- scatological obsession
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Psychological
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that scatological topics might be offensive or inappropriate in many cultures.
Avoid making scatological jokes at a formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Scatological language is more accepted in comedic or informal settings than in serious ones.
The comedian's scatological humor had the audience laughing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for All Audiences
Avoid using scatological references where the audience may find them distasteful, such as in business or education.
His scatological reference during the meeting was met with frowns.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that scatological topics might be offensive or inappropriate in many cultures.
Avoid making scatological jokes at a formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Scatological language is more accepted in comedic or informal settings than in serious ones.
The comedian's scatological humor had the audience laughing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for All Audiences
Avoid using scatological references where the audience may find them distasteful, such as in business or education.
His scatological reference during the meeting was met with frowns.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that scatological topics might be offensive or inappropriate in many cultures.
Avoid making scatological jokes at a formal dinner.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Matters
Scatological language is more accepted in comedic or informal settings than in serious ones.
The comedian's scatological humor had the audience laughing.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for All Audiences
Avoid using scatological references where the audience may find them distasteful, such as in business or education.
His scatological reference during the meeting was met with frowns.
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Everything you need to...
and destiny riffs on romance, while the tales of working-class narrators are generally comedies filled with scatological language, sexual deviance, and slapstick. This variation includes something for everyone, and that’s one reason why readers continue to delight in the work
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Poetry makes people...
try to do in schools is take poetry off of a pedestal and make it a little bit more approachable and accessible there's nothing more Universal than some good scatological humor but what I'm really trying to do is reshape the frame in which we think about poetry so that it's
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Everything you need to...
and destiny riffs on romance, while the tales of working-class narrators are generally comedies filled with scatological language, sexual deviance, and slapstick. This variation includes something for everyone, and that’s one reason why readers continue to delight in the work
Video examples
Poetry makes people...
try to do in schools is take poetry off of a pedestal and make it a little bit more approachable and accessible there's nothing more Universal than some good scatological humor but what I'm really trying to do is reshape the frame in which we think about poetry so that it's
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Adam Rapp
American Novelist
I have to be entertained by what I'm writing, so a lot of my stuff has a goofiness or scatological quality. If these characters can entertain me, then I feel like I can deal with the darker or more serious stuff.
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Rebel Wilson
Australian Actress
I think 'Bridesmaids' has changed things socially and culturally. Before, it was really difficult for women to do scatological humour without seeming gross.
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John Ratzenberger
American Actor
Sure, the comedians who swear or use scatological humor can get laughs, but they're uncomfortable laughs.
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Alex D. Linz
American Actor
Every culture loves scatological humour. That's always a favourite.
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Jenny Zhang
Chinese Actress
In my mind, scatological writing is a core of the English canon.
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Adam Rapp
American Novelist
I have to be entertained by what I'm writing, so a lot of my stuff has a goofiness or scatological quality. If these characters can entertain me, then I feel like I can deal with the darker or more serious stuff.
Quote examples
Rebel Wilson
Australian Actress
I think 'Bridesmaids' has changed things socially and culturally. Before, it was really difficult for women to do scatological humour without seeming gross.
Quote examples
John Ratzenberger
American Actor
Sure, the comedians who swear or use scatological humor can get laughs, but they're uncomfortable laughs.
Quote examples
Alex D. Linz
American Actor
Every culture loves scatological humour. That's always a favourite.
Quote examples
Jenny Zhang
Chinese Actress
In my mind, scatological writing is a core of the English canon.
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