Aug 8, 2011 · In the US, the term "toilet" is almost exclusively reserved for the plumbing apparatus rather than the room where it is installed. Because in most American home …

toilet 1540 lavatory 546 WC 227 W.C. 13 Progression. It seems that euphemisms must be constantly renewed by replacement as they become tainted by association with the taboo …

Jul 4, 2015 · OALED defines toilet as “(1) a large bowl attached to a pipe that you sit on or stand over when you get rid of waste matter from your body, and (2) a room containing a toilet,” and …

Sep 7, 2011 · john "toilet," 1932, probably from jack, jakes, used for "toilet" since 16c. (see jack). Even the article mentioned by @ect says pretty much the same thing: Around this time, …

Apr 13, 2016 · I was wondering about the origin of using the terms "number one" and "number two" for going to the bathroom (for those unaware, number one is urinating, number two is …

I have observed that in my work place, whenever a mail is sent to more than one person( like an information, meeting request or a notice etc.), the mail starts with the salutation "Dear All". This,

i.e.: 'In essence' or 'in other words'. It is used to clarify the original phrase with something specific.

Apr 9, 2014 · I was talking to a friend about a girl, and he mentioned that “She can pretty much CI anything, CIB, CIM or CID.” I’m wondering what these mean. The context was sexual …

I have heard the term "CFNM" being used in sexuality, does anybody know what the term means ? (Note: OP said "CNFM", but another user edited that to "CFNM".) Actually 'googling' didn't …

Dec 10, 2014 · I was recently reading this article on the use of "math" vs. "maths" as a collective noun (Americans use the former, Brits the latter). However, the trend seen in "math/maths" is …