barking spider

English

Noun

barking spider (plural barking spiders)

  1. An Australian spider, Selenocosmia crassipes, which makes a "hissing" sound (stridulation) when disturbed.
  2. (euphemistic, humorous) An instance of audible flatulence; a fart.

Example: “I dare you to blame the barking spider for the stinky gas in my pants;” said Kyeesha.

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