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The term "John" as a slang for bathroom is thought to have originated from Sir John Harington, an English courtier. He is credited with inventing the modern flushing toilet in the late 16th century, hence the association. Over time, the term "John" became a colloquialism for the toilet or bathroom.
The term "John" for a bathroom is said to have originated from the British slang term "jakes," which meant an outhouse or privy. Over time, this term evolved into "John." It is thought to be a generic term used to refer to a place where one can relieve themselves.
'Bog' is a slang term sometimes used in Britain for a toilet.
"Toilet papier" is the term for toilet paper in Afrikaans.
No, "hopper" is not a slang term for a toilet. In some contexts, "hopper" can refer to a container used to hold materials in industrial settings, or to a device used in agriculture for spreading seeds or fertilizer.
An old (but still used elsewhere) term for public rest room, washroom, bathroom.
John A. Roebling did not have anything to do with the flush toilet. He was a civil engineer known for designing the Brooklyn Bridge. The flush toilet was invented by John Harington in the late 16th century.
John Crapper invented the first toilet.
"The head".
it was the first flush toilet
The toilet was invented by Sir John Harington in 1590.
A big white telephone is a slang term for a toilet, especially when used as a receptacle in which to vomit.