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.