What is slang for toilet?
commode. crapper (coarse slang) crapper trapper (coarse slang, rare) devil's back roads (slang, rare) dunny (AU&NZ, slang)
dunny – a toilet, the appliance or the room – especially one in a separate outside building. This word has the distinction of being the only word for a toilet which is not a euphemism of some kind. It is from the old English dunnykin: a container for dung. However Australians use the term toilet more often than dunny.
Ay. "Ay" - also spelt "eh" - is a particle that Kiwis love to tack on to the end of a sentence. It can mean anything from "could you repeat that?", to "what do you think?". It's most often used in the same way you would say "right" or "you know".
Familiarize yourself with local lingo when asking for the bathroom. In European countries like France, Germany, and the Netherlands, ask for the “water closet” or the “toilette.” In Australia, it's called a “dunny.” In the U.K., look for the “loo.” And in Japan, find the “ben-jo.”
Toilet. This was on the original 1950s list and, to be honest, I'd rather chew glass than use the word toilet in polite conversation. It's a harsh word that was adapted from the French toilette which means your appearance, hence toiletries bag. Lavatory or loo is much more acceptable.
- bathroom.
- restroom.
- lavatory.
- washroom.
- bath.
- potty.
- loo.
- latrine.
Washroom: a polite word for bathroom. The Canadian version of “restroom.”
The bathroom is the “Badezimmer” in German and the “toilet” is the “Toilette”. Both words work but if you're at someone's home, it's more common to ask for the “Badezimmer” while in public you would directly ask for the “Toiletten”.
In British English, "bathroom" is a common term but is typically reserved for private rooms primarily used for bathing; a room without a bathtub or shower is more often known as a "WC", an abbreviation for water closet, "lavatory", or "loo". Other terms are also used, some as part of a regional dialect.
Kia ora – hello, goodbye, thank you.
Is it offensive to say Kiwi to NZ?
It absolutely is ok to call a New Zealander a Kiwi. Though in some countries a nickname like this would be considered offensive, it is anything but in New Zealand.
The phrase is often said as 'she'll be right mate', a term kiwis tend to say when they are talking to others, whether they are a mate or not. The mate just signifies a friendly conversation with someone, even if they haven't met them before.
Most European countries are short on public restrooms, but I can teach you how to sniff out a biffy in a jiffy. If you ask for a "restroom" or "bathroom," you'll get no relief. Instead, say "Toilet" or "WC" (short for Water Closet); these terms are direct, simple, and understood.
Loo. Despite being a very British word for toilet, 'loo' is actually derived from the French phrase 'guardez l'eau', which means 'watch out for the water'.
An old Tudor phrase for lavatory, jacks is a term more commonly used in Ireland.
Lavatory. The term lavatory, or lav, derives from the Latin, which in turn comes from Latin, to wash.
Lavatory or the slightly twee 'loo' are always acceptable and used by those from stronger social backgrounds, or those who 'get it'. 'Toilet' is both down-market but also incorrect.
The name “John” was later derived from “Jake” and “Jack.” Secondly but most notable amongst historians, John was the name of the first man credited with inventing the first flushing toilet. John Harington was born during the time in which Queen Elizabeth reigned.
You can say bagno, but this noun also means bathroom or bath. There is the French “toilette” that is also used in the Italian language, or if you're a bit posh, you can ask for the servizi igienici (sanitary services). But perhaps the most precise translation for toilet is gabinetto (masculine, plural gabinetti).
cludgie - toilet, or lavatory, originally outdoors. ("Ah'm oan the cludgie!")
Why do Australians call the bathroom funny?
A: It dates from the early 1800s, Scottish in origin, from dung + ken (house) to give “dunnekin” as another name for the outhouse. Once the toilet moved inside, Australians and New Zealanders dropped the kin and kept with the dunny.
Of course, now that you know all about bathrooms in Sweden, you probably need to know how to ask for one in Swedish. You will almost exclusively ask for the toilet. While there is a word for bathroom, ett badrum, that's where the bathing takes place.
Depending on the part of Switzerland, public restrooms may be WC called (water closet), Toiletten, toilettes, or gabinetti. Women's rooms may be designated for Damen, Frauen, Signore, Donne, Femmes, or Dames; and men's rooms may be labeled Herren, Männer, Signori, Uomini, Hommes, or Messieurs.
toilet → toilet, kleedkamer, badkamer, WC, toiletpot, secreet.
Bog roll. Taken from the 16th-century Scottish/Irish word meaning 'soft and moist,' bog means restroom or lavatory. Bog roll, naturally, is an idiom for toilet paper. This will come in especially handy if you find yourself in a dire situation in the loo.
Squat toilets are common in many Asian countries, including China and India. They are also widespread in Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Myanmar, Iran and Iraq. They can be found in nations like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore.
Munted – “That guy is munted as” or “I crashed my car and it's munted” This kiwi word has two meanings: when something is broken or when someone is drunk.
'Chur' means 'yes' and is usually followed by the word 'bro' meaning 'brother'. For example: Person A asks “Can I please borrow your ball” and person B replies, “Chur bro”. Togs: Important if you are visiting NZ during the summer.
Cuz(zie) – another Kiwi favourite. Cuz or cuzzie is short for cousin and is used in a similar way to bro or as an alternative. Can be used to describe males and females.
The meaning of chur is essentially thank you. You can use this classic Kiwi slang to show gratitude or appreciation. As explained above, it can also mean "sweet as" or "that's awesome". As in: "I'll help you change your flat tyre." "Chur, bro."
Why is the New Zealand accent so funny?
Explanations. In the past people complained that the New Zealand accent was due to laziness or bad influences. Today it is thought to be based on the accent of south-east England, where most migrants came from. The accent spread quickly among children in schools.
The traditional Māori greeting, the hongi (Māori pronunciation: [ˈhɔŋi]) is performed by two people pressing their noses together; some include, at the same time, the touching of foreheads.
Oi /ɔɪ/ is an interjection used in various varieties of the English language, particularly Australian English, British English, Irish English, New Zealand English, and South African English, as well as non-English languages such as Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, and Portuguese to get the attention of another person or ...
A urinal (US: /ˈjʊərənəl/, UK: /jʊəˈraɪnəl/) is a sanitary plumbing fixture for urination only. Urinals are often provided in public toilets for male users in Western countries (less so in Muslim countries). They are usually used in a standing position.
khazi (plural khazis) (slang, chiefly UK) An outhouse or lavatory: a place used for urination and defecation. quotations ▼ (slang, chiefly UK) A toilet: a fixture used for urination and defecation (also figuratively).
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishkha‧zi /ˈkɑːzi $ ˈkɑːr-/ (also karzy, karzi) noun [countable] British English informal a toilet.
Póg. This is the Irish word for a “kiss” e.g. “give us a póg” or even cuter a “póigín”.
Etymology. From Middle Irish brága (“captive, prisoner; hostage”), from Old Irish bráge (“neck”), from Proto-Celtic *brāgants, from the practice of holding prisoners by restraining their necks.
At the front of the ship was the figure head: a carved wooden figure or bust fitted on the bow of the ship. Since the wind was blowing from the rear to the front, the “head” (or front) of the ship was the best place for sailors to relieve themselves. So, when the shipmates went to the toilet, they went to the head.
We call it a loo or toilet, or if you want to be old "worldy" you could call it a "water closet".
What does crapper mean in slang?
Noun. crapper (plural crappers) (vulgar slang) A chamber pot or toilet, particularly (dated) a flush toilet by Thomas Crapper. (vulgar slang) A lavatory or outhouse. quotations ▼
Title. The title Dirty John is one of the nicknames John Meehan's classmates gave him during his time at the University of Dayton. Other nicknames from this time included "Filthy John" and "Filthy". The exact origin of these nicknames is never divulged during the podcast.
a stupid or silly person: He looked a right numpty standing there in his pants. Stupid and silly people. airhead. berk.
In English, all terms for toilets were originally euphemisms. It is generally considered coarse or even offensive to use such direct terms as "shitter", although they are used in some areas.
The head (pl. heads) is a ship's toilet. The name derives from sailing ships in which the toilet area for the regular sailors was placed at the head or bow of the ship.