The toilet.
Bog
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Bog, that is."
"I've never seen such a Bog in all my life."
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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