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  • noun colloquial A spray-toilet, bidet seat, or any bathroom product meant to cleanse the user.

Etymologies

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From a trademark. Calque of Japanese ウォッシュレット (wosshuretto). Blend of wash +‎ toilet, or wash +‎ -let.

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  • Wouldn't be the first time a trade name has escaped its natural confinement and leapt over the brand fence to general use. You can Google that whoops internet search that if you want.

    September 12, 2024