How do Scots say bathroom?
cludgie - toilet, or lavatory, originally outdoors.
The bathroom (toilet) is generally bog or loo.
A popular Scouse and Cockney phrase originating in the 19th century, khazi is a corruption of the Italian word casa, meaning house. It was immortalised by Kenneth Williams as villainous Khasi of Kalabar in Carry On Up The Khyber in 1968.
'Lavatory' is a good option for people looking for a very formal word to use in very formal occasions.
Derived from wee, meaning little, and ane meaning one, wean is a word most commonly used in the West of Scotland to refer to a young child, and is sometimes also spoken as wee yin or 'little one'. Wee is a word whose current meaning is in little dispute, but whose origins are interesting and complex.
Perhaps the most famous Scottish sayings of all time is “Auld Lang Syne”. This was made famous by Robert Burns' song, sang globally at New Year. The translation can be taken as “old long since” or “old long ago” meaning “days gone by” and when sung at New Years really means “let's drink to days gone by”.
The Oxford English Dictionary (1st edition) states: "The name of the letter, now jay, was formerly jy, rhyming with I, and corresponding to French ji; this is still common in Scotland and elsewhere."
commode. crapper (coarse slang) crapper trapper (coarse slang, rare) devil's back roads (slang, rare) dunny (AU&NZ, slang)
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.
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.
What do they call a toilet in Europe?
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.
Toilet: According to Kate, this term is detested because of its French origins. The royal family apparently say 'loo' or 'lavatory' instead. Kate says you should never use the terms 'gents', 'ladies' 'bathroom' or 'powder room'. 3.
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.
Noun. karzy (plural karzies) Alternative form of khazi: a lavatory; a toilet.
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.
pump: break wind, fart. “Ooooh more tea vicar? I do hope it was not Elsie's small turnip scones that made you pass wind so fiercely.” The Scottish Word: pump with its definition and its meaning illustrated and captioned with the word used in context in the Scots language and in English.
A lass is a girl. Your Scottish folk dance teacher might announce, "Lads line up on that side, lasses on this side!"
What does bairn mean? Bairn is a Scottish or Northern English word for child.
Scottish Word: Geggie.
What do Scots say when they drink?
There are so different ways to say “cheers” in many countries all over the world, however, in Scotland, it's Slàinte Mhath! Irish or Scots Gaelic? The term Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va) is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic.
Noun. Glasgow kiss (plural Glasgow kisses) (Britain, euphemistic, humorous) A sharp, sudden headbutt to the nose, usually resulting in a broken nose.
A 'piece' is generally a sandwich, regardless of filling. What the English might know as a 'chip butty' is known in Scotland as a 'chip piece' for example.
Please read the Read this before you call 101 page first to ensure Police Scotland can assist with your non-emergency issue.
Noun. neek (plural neeks) (slang, derogatory) A nerd or geek.