English Toilet Slang

Despite the French word "toilette" being transformed and commonly used in the English language, it hasn't become the only one when we really need to find that special room. Let's have a look at some polite and slang expressions we should use to be understood clearly.

Bathroom/restroom/loo

While "bathroom" is the most commonly used substitution for the word "toilet" in all English-speaking countries, the word "restroom" is a part of American English. The "rest" part refers to the meaning of "refreshment".

NB! Be careful using the word "restroom" outside the USA. People may not get what you ask for and show you the bedroom instead.

The "loo" is common among British and Irish speakers. Asking to go to the loo is a polite way to express your need.

English Slang Expressions

"Take a piss/pee" is welcome to use among close friends but would be taken as rudeness if you mention it in a formal situation. By the way, it doesn't necessarily mean you need to go for a particular reason. Now it's used as a standard message to inform somebody about your will to visit the bathroom.

The expression "nature calls" somehow explains that we can't avoid or ignore the biological needs we all have.

If you hear something like "I'll take a leak", bet it comes from a close male friend. Simply because it's an example of the English slang that men only use. Girls choose to stay more mysterious and elegant with the expressions about "nature calls". They wouldn't tell you how much they need a toilet, but may hide the idea by saying "have to powder my nose".

Follow this article for collecting more modern slang words from the English vocabulary.

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