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Gents

adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Men's: intended for use by men. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    plural of gent form-of, plural
  2. 2
    A men's room: a lavatory intended for use by men. UK, euphemistic, informal, plural, plural-only

    "Where is the gents? I need a slash."

  3. 3
    Alternative form of gents: a men's room, a lavatory intended for use by men. alt-of, alternative

    ""I don't want to go in there like this. We'll go to the Gents and see you back in the car park"... Naylor... started to walk him towards the toilet."

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

Etymology 3

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

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