Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

toilet-humour

Noun
/ˈtɔɪlɪt ˈhjuːmər/
Definition
A style of humor that relies on crude or vulgar references, often related to bodily functions.
Examples
  • Many children gravitate toward toilet-humour because it often gets a big laugh among their peers.
  • The comedian’s routine was filled with toilet-humour, making the audience laugh with ridiculous stories about embarrassing bathroom experiences.
  • Despite its simplicity, toilet-humour can be effective in breaking the ice during tense moments.
Meaning
Toilet humor involves jokes and comedic material that focus on toilets, excretion, and negative bodily experiences, typically appealing to a specific sense of humor that revels in the absurdity of these topics.
Synonyms
  • Crude humor
  • Bodily humor
  • Bathroom humor