Wet yourself
phrase
To urinate accidentally in your clothes.
When Jake saw a very scary movie, he was so frightened that he wet himself.

Often appears as...
- accidentally wet yourself
- scare somebody enough to wet themselves
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To laugh so hard that one might metaphorically release urine.
The joke was so funny that I almost wet myself.

Often appears as...
- wet yourself laughing
- wet yourself with laughter
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
phrase
To urinate accidentally in your clothes.
When Jake saw a very scary movie, he was so frightened that he wet himself.

Often appears as...
- accidentally wet yourself
- scare somebody enough to wet themselves
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To laugh so hard that one might metaphorically release urine.
The joke was so funny that I almost wet myself.

Often appears as...
- wet yourself laughing
- wet yourself with laughter
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2

Unexpected Situations
Used to describe a situation where someone couldn't control their bladder, often due to surprise or fear.

During the haunted house tour, the sudden jump scare made the little boy wet himself.
Not Literal
Sometimes used in a teasing way among friends, not always meaning it actually happened.

Don't make me laugh too hard or I'll wet myself!
Embarrassing Topic
It can be a sensitive or embarrassing topic, so use with caution to avoid offending someone.

Sorry, I didn't mean to embarrass you when I said you wet yourself.
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