petit coin — meaning in English

English meaning

• lav noun Clipping of lavatory.
• toilet noun A fixture, usually with a bowl and seat, used for urination and defecation and flushed with water.

Senses

petit coin is used for these senses in English:

• lav (UK, Irish, slang) Clipping of lavatory.
• toilet (UK, AU, HK) A room, enclosed area or single-purpose building containing a fixture or fixtures used for urination and defecation; a bathroom or water closet. [from 19th c.]

lav — full definition

1. noun Clipping of lavatory.
2. noun Clipping of lavalier microphone.

toilet — full definition

1. noun A fixture, usually with a bowl and seat, used for urination and defecation and flushed with water.
2. noun A room containing such a fixture; a bathroom or restroom.
3. noun A very dirty or run-down place (informal, disparaging).
4. verb To urinate or defecate in a toilet, or to help someone (such as a child) do so.

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