Loo Roll
Slang Term
British
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: Toilet paper.
卫生纸
Papel higiénico.
トイレットペーパー
화장지, 두루마리 휴지
British term for toilet paper, using 'loo' combined with 'roll.'
英国对卫生纸的称呼,将'loo'(厕所)和'roll'(卷)组合而成。
Término británico para el papel higiénico, combinando 'loo' (váter) con 'roll' (rollo).
「loo」と「roll」を組み合わせたイギリスのトイレットペーパーの呼び方。
영국식 표현으로, 화장실을 뜻하는 'loo'와 'roll'을 합친 말이다.
Examples
- We're out of loo roll. 卫生纸用完了。Se nos ha acabado el papel higiénico.ルーロールが切れたよ。화장지가 다 떨어졌어.
- Can you grab some loo roll? 你能拿点卫生纸来吗?¿Puedes coger papel higiénico?ルーロール取ってきてくれる?화장지 좀 사다 줄래?
Pronunciation
/luː rəʊl/
Usage Guide
Context: household
Tone: everyday
✓ Do Say
- Get some loo roll买些卫生纸compra papel higiénicoルーロールを買って화장지 좀 사 와
✗ Don't Say
- Americans say toilet paper美国人说 toilet paperEn Estados Unidos se dice toilet paperアメリカでは toilet paper と言う미국에서는 toilet paper라고 한다
Common Mistakes
- British casual
Origin & History
British compound combining 'loo' with 'roll.'
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
Loo rollBog roll
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