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honey bucket
What does honey bucket mean?
The plastic porta-potty parked at the edge of every jobsite. 'Honey' is straight-faced sarcasm for the contents — the term goes back to the days when waste was hauled away in actual barrels. In the Pacific Northwest it's also a major brand, which is why locals call every blue box a Honey Bucket regardless of who made it.
"Coffee's catching up with me — hitting the honey bucket before the pour."
Origin
From 19th-century 'honey wagons' that collected night soil; 'honey' was a euphemism for the contents. Brand name Honey Bucket (founded 1962, Pacific Northwest) cemented the term in modern usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Honey Bucket" mean?
It's a slang name for a porta-potty — the "honey" is a polite lie about what's actually inside.
How do you use "Honey Bucket" in a sentence?
"There's a row of Honey Buckets set up by the festival gate."
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