What is loo slang for?
“Loo” is, of course, slang, primarily British, for the toilet, restroom or bathroom (or whatever your favorite euphemism might be). The origin of “loo” has been hotly, and often quite creatively, debated since the word first appeared.
What is loo in British English?
A loo is a toilet.
Is it rude to say loo?
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.
Do people still say loo?
8 Answers. In the UK, people would be happy if you say loo. An alternative to loo is lavatory, which is something you might hear in higher class circles. Toilet is fine, but will make some, more old fashioned, people wince.
Why is toilet called John?
Where does the name “the john” come from? We’ll get the basic etymology out of the way: “John” as slang for toilet probably derived from “jakes” or “jacks,” medieval English terms for what was then a small, smelly loo inside the house if you were very fancy and outside the house if you were slightly less so.
Is Loo American or British?
American English: Bathroom Terminology – Lost in the Pond | British accent.
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British English Vs. American English: Bathroom Terminology.
| British English (BrE) | American English (AmE) |
|---|---|
| Toilets/loo | Bathroom/restroom |
How do you say toilet in British?
THE LOO. The ‘loo’ is very common in the UK & Ireland, and is a safe and polite way to say toilet.