noun
General Slang
the jacks
thuh JAKS · noun · informal
The toilet / bathroom
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Definitions
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The toilet or lavatory.
“Where's the jacks in this place?”
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the jacks In A Sentence
Where's the jacks in this place?
Origin & Usage
Irish English term for the toilet; often linked to older 'jakes' for a privy, attested since the 16th century.
People Also Ask
What does 'the jacks' mean?
It's Irish English for the toilet or bathroom.
Where does 'the jacks' come from?
It's often linked to the older word 'jakes', meaning a privy, which is attested from the 16th century.
How do you use 'the jacks'?
Ask for or refer to the toilet, e.g. 'Where's the jacks in this place?' It's casual but not rude.
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