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have the painters in

(UK, slang, euphemistic, jocular) To menstruate; to be on one's period.

ˈhæv ðə ˈpeɪntɚz ɪn44 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(UK, slang, euphemistic, jocular) To menstruate; to be on one's period.

Origin: Humorous analogy of paint to blood. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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