I might agree with you about "Gents" since it is short for "Gentleman's
Conveniences". But what's "dunny" but just another name for "shitheap" or
"toilet"?
:-)
Chris
On 7 Dec 2009, at 10:53, Andrew Fildes wrote:
> Euphemisms, all of them!
> AFAIK, the Australian 'dunny' is the only one that actually reflects
> the true usage of the room. (from 'dung').
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