Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

Pain in the English
Pain in the English

Unpacking English, Bit by Bit

A community for questioning, nitpicking, and debating the quirks and rules of the English language.

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vonnie

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December 30, 2012

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The Best Euphemism for Shithouse?

  • December 30, 2012, 5:15pm

living in country victoria, australia, we call it 'toilet' as mostly we have toilets separate from the bathroom. People who are "sophisticated' call it a bathroom! causing some confusion as, when asked, they are directed to the bathroom! In our house hold it is commonly referred to as the dunny, though strickly speaking this is a bit course. It is also known as a loo, also a bit course. powder room, restroom & john are also used but not often. Ladies and Gents are used often for public areas. My favourite is still the dunny! as it is very australian.