"turdis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turdises [plural]
Etymology: Blend of turd + TARDIS Etymology templates: {{blend|en|turd|TARDIS}} Blend of turd + TARDIS Head templates: {{en-noun}} turdis (plural turdises)
  1. (vulgar, slang, UK) A place to defecate shaped like a police box: an outhouse; a portable toilet. Tags: UK, slang, vulgar Categories (topical): Buildings, Buildings and structures, Toilet (room) Synonyms: bathroom

Inflected forms

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