Bog

Bog

The toilet.

Example Sentences

"I need to use the bog."
"Where's the bog in this place?"

Etymology & History

From the soft, wet ground that shares the name. Used as slang for toilet since the late 18th century, referencing outdoor privies that were often built over boggy ground.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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