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(British, euphemism) A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, euphemism) A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.

Pardon me, I need to visit the ladies.
Origin: As a lavatory for women, via misspelling of ladies'. Compare gents. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Ladies means: A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

ladies means: A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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    — Bluesky· May 2026
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Am I the only one who enjoys gender war posts? 100% serious. On one side, you have MAGA incel chuds or liberals who make politics their entire personality. On the other side, you have narcissistic future cat ladies who are going to be cooked once their daddy cuts off funds. It's truly a battle royale and I am here for it.”

    — r/GenZ· Apr 2026
  • “>> You heard it here first, ladies and”

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Ladies means: A ladies' room: a lavatory intended for use by women.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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