noun
thunderbox
Thunderbox (noun) means a covered container used as a portable toilet.
noun
1
A covered container used as a portable toilet.
2
(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."
— Shelley Birse, Blue Water High (2007)
3
A box containing metal balls, shaken to make a sound like thunder.
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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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What is the meaning of thunderbox?
"thunderbox" (noun) means a covered container used as a portable toilet.
What is another word for thunderbox?
Other words for "thunderbox" include can, commode, crapper, honeypot, pan, john.
What are the different meanings of thunderbox?
"thunderbox" has 3 main meanings: 1. A covered container used as a portable toilet; 2. (informal) A toilet, especially a basic outdoor one; 3. A box containing metal balls, shaken to make a sound like thunder.
