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Housebroke Meaning in English

word · lemma: housebreak

ˈhaʊsˌbroʊk
HOWS-brohk
hˈaʊsbɹeɪk
HOWS-brayk

Definición

Describes an animal, usually a pet, that has been trained not to urinate or defecate inside the house.

Uso & Matices

Mostly used for dogs, informally. The more modern and common term is 'house-trained' or 'potty-trained.' Rarely used for cats. Not used for people. Can be spelled 'housebroken' in US English.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Our puppy is now housebroke.

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Is your dog housebroke yet?

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We need to make sure the cat is housebroke before letting her inside.

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It didn’t take long to get Max housebroke with some patience and treats.

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We’re looking for a housebroke adult dog to adopt.

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Don’t worry, she’s totally housebroke and doesn’t make a mess inside.

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