the bogs
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Meaning · English
A public bathroom; lavatory.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I get to know some other girls while waiting to use the bogs.
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 “the bogs” mean?
A public bathroom; lavatory.
Is “the bogs” formal or informal?
the bogs is generally slang.