Does anybody know the origin of the expression "the can (meaning the bathroom)"?
B bouji Member Joined Feb 25, 2009 Member Type Student or Learner Jun 11, 2010 #1 Does anybody know the origin of the expression "the can (meaning the bathroom)"?
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jun 11, 2010 #2 bouji said: Does anybody know the origin of the expression "the can (meaning the bathroom)"? Click to expand... Apparently, "Slang meaning "toilet" is c.1900, said to be a shortening of piss-can." This is from HERE
bouji said: Does anybody know the origin of the expression "the can (meaning the bathroom)"? Click to expand... Apparently, "Slang meaning "toilet" is c.1900, said to be a shortening of piss-can." This is from HERE
