loo

Meanings

• noun

  A euphemism for toilet or bathroom

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

loo

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Variants

List of all variants of loo that leads to same result
loo , loos , looed , looing , lookie-loo , lookie-loos , looky-loo , looky-loos

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally comes from the Scottish word 'lug' meaning 'hip' or 'side'. In the 1800s, it was used to refer to a room on the side of a ship where sailors would relieve themselves.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'loo' is also used in Australia and New Zealand as a synonym for a brothel.

2. In the United States, the term 'john' is often used instead of 'loo' or 'toilet'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bathroom: A room equipped with a toilet, sink, and often a bathtub or shower.

2. toilet: A fixture for defecation and urination, typically including a bowl, a cistern, and a flush mechanism.

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Culture

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In literature, 'loo' has been used as a humorous or light-hearted term for toilet or bathroom. In music, there is a popular children's song called 'The Loo Song'.

How to Memorize "loo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room with a toilet and a sink. Visualize yourself going into the room, using the toilet, and washing your hands at the sink.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'loo' with the image of a bathroom or a toilet.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Lucky Owls Often Occupy Oases' to help remember that 'loo' stands for toilet.

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