noun
thunderbox
Thunderbox (noun) means a chamber pot enclosed in a box; a portable commode.
noun
1
A chamber pot enclosed in a box; a portable commode.
2
Any lavatory or toilet, especially a rudimentary outdoor latrine or toilet, or an outhouse.
3
A box of metal balls which is shaken to create a thunder sound effect.
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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 chamber pot enclosed in a box; a portable commode.
What are the different meanings of thunderbox?
"thunderbox" has 3 main meanings: 1. A chamber pot enclosed in a box; a portable commode; 2. Any lavatory or toilet, especially a rudimentary outdoor latrine or toilet, or an outhouse; 3. A box of metal balls which is shaken to create a thunder sound effect.