housebroken . housebroken {adj.} Trained to go outside to relieve themselves (said of domestic pets, primarily dogs). All young puppies must eventually be housebroken. Categories: add yours {adj.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss