Hong Kong dog

Hong Kong dog

slang Diarrhea, especially that which is contracted by travelers to Hong Kong from food poisoning. I'm really worried that I'm going to get Hong Kong dog while I'm traveling.
See also: dog, Kong
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Hong Kong dog

(ˈhɔŋ ˈkɔŋ ˈdɔg)
n. diarrhea; a case of diarrhea. Andy has a touch of the Hong Kong dog and needs some medicine.
See also: dog, Kong
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • Kong
  • be in it for
  • (the) odds are against (something)
  • be out of (one's) head
  • be at a disadvantage
  • at a disadvantage
  • address comments or remarks to
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be more than glad, ready, etc.
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The month long event will directly benefit Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR).