thunderbox

14 synonyms for thunderbox, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A covered container used as a portable toilet.

Synonyms

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A covered container used as a portable toilet.

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2. noun

(informal) A toilet, especially a basic outdoor one.

“And finally he pointed to an old thunderbox and shovel. 'Our toilet block.' Everyone except Fly stared at that old thunderbox like it was from Mars.”

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Etymology

From thunder + box. Senses 1 and 2 (“portable commode; any lavatory or toilet”) are probably because of the noises that may be made while defecating.

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