loo

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Meaning · English

A lieutenant.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I asked my loo to let me escort you in. I wanted a moment to thank you personally.” “There's no need.” “So you said before, but there is. And was. I'll take you in to Lieutenant Ricchio.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “loo” mean?

A lieutenant.

Is “loo” formal or informal?

loo is generally slang.