shouse

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Meaning · English

An outhouse; an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

He sat off on one side, lonesome as a country shouse.

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 “shouse” mean?

An outhouse; an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Is “shouse” formal or informal?

shouse is generally slang.