Noun | Toilet Slang
Encyclopedia of British Slang
BOG
Noun | Mild | Toilet Slang
BOG Pronunciation: /b?g/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Mild Category: Toilet Slang
Core Definition
Bog means:
Toilet
Bathroom
Blunter than loo.
Linguistic Origins
Originally meaning marshland or swamp.
Metaphorical association likely drove its slang use for toilet.
Established by early 20th century.
Usage Contexts
Casual:
Wheres the bog?
Informal:
In the bog.
It signals everyday bluntness.
Emotional Register
Bog is earthy.
Less polite than loo.
Final Assessment
Bog captures unvarnished necessity.
Directly.
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