loos

Meanings

• noun

  A euphemism for a public toilet or restroom.

  - "Can you direct me to the nearest loo?"
  - "I need to use the loo urgently."

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally comes from the Dutch word 'lus' meaning 'desire' or 'lust', later developing the meaning of a public toilet due to its association with the relief of bodily functions.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'loo' is also used in Australia to refer to a swimming pool.

2. In some parts of the world, the term 'loo' is used interchangeably with 'toilet' or 'restroom'.

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Related Concepts

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1. toilet: A room or area equipped with a toilet and facilities for personal hygiene.

2. restroom: A room containing one or more toilets and facilities for washing one's hands.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'loo' is often used in a humorous or lighthearted context, such as in poems or stories about travel. It can also be found in various forms of art, such as sculptures or paintings depicting public restrooms.

How to Memorize "loos"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sign with the word 'Loo' on it, pointing towards a restroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'loo' with the relief of bodily functions and the need to find a restroom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating 'L' with 'Loo' and 'oo' with 'restroom'.

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