Lav

Lav (noun / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Lavvy, Lavatory, The lav)

Definition:

The lav is the toilet.

Where Lav Comes From:

It is short for “lavatory”, a word from the Latin for “to wash”. Lav and lavvy are common friendly short forms in British English.

How People Actually Use Lav:

Used casually: “I’m popping to the lav”. It sounds a bit old-fashioned or middle-class, which makes it quaint rather than rude.

Is Lav Rude?

Not rude.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Where’s the lav, please?”Meaning: Where is the toilet, please?
• “I’ll just nip to the lav.”Meaning: I’ll quickly go to the toilet.
• “The lav’s out of order again.”Meaning: The toilet is not working again.

Similar Slang:

Gaff, Pad, Crib, Digs

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