Meaning

1 senses
  1. (UK, euphemistic, informal)A men's room: a lavatory intended for use by men.

    Where is the gents? I need a slash.

Origin

A clipped form of gentlemen. As a room, via misspelling of gents', a clipped form of gentl

A clipped form of gentlemen. As a room, via misspelling of gents', a clipped form of gentlemen's room.

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