Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thunder-mug
noun
ˈθʌndər ˌmʌɡ
Definition
A container used for holding waste, particularly a chamber pot, often associated with a noisy protest.
Examples
- In the old house, they kept a thunder-mug under the bed for late-night emergencies.
- During the camping trip, they jokingly referred to their makeshift toilet as the thunder-mug.
Meaning
The term refers to a portable toilet or chamber pot, traditionally used before modern plumbing became widespread.
Synonyms
- chamber pot
- potty
- toilet
- commode
