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Revision as of 04:42, 6 February 2002 by 24.141.179.xxx (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)A toilet is a device or construction for the disposal of bodily wastes, including urine and faeces.
The word toilet comes from the French language, in which it also recalls the complex of the operations of body care, not only in bathroom. A piece of bedroom furniture is called toilette.
Toilet is not considered a polite word in the US, probably because it reminds one of the malodourous and unhygienic aspect of it. The word toilet is often substituted with "bath room", "rest room", "mens room", "ladies room", "ladies lounge" etc. In other countries, it may be called "water closet", "water chamber" or "W.C."
Some euphemisms for using the toilet.
- Pointing Percy at the Porcelain
- Stearing Stanley to the Stainless Steel
- taking a dump
- paying a visit
There are many different toilets around the world. There are also many different ways to clean yourself after you are finished using the toilet.