bécosses

French

Etymology

Borrowed from English backhouse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /be.kɔs/
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Noun

bécosses f pl (plural only)

  1. (Quebec, plural only) outhouse toilet
  2. (Quebec, colloquial, plural only) any toilet, especially an outdoor or makeshift one

Usage notes

While the singular bécosse is found, the plural is more common, if only because "aller à" is normally followed by the plural for both toilette and bécosse

Derived terms

  • boss des bécosses
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