kibel

Polish

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) bog, john, can, lavatory, toilet
  • (slang) mess, disorder
  • (slang) prison
  • (slang) motor scooter
  • (slang) electric multiple unit

Etymology

Borrowed from German Kübel (pail, large container) derived from Old High German kubilo derived from Latin cūpula (little tub).

Origin

Latin

cūpula

Gloss

little tub

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