Ampersand 5 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Questions for users in Ireland and the UK: Do you say "pee," "wee," both (interchangeably), both (depending on context), or neither? Do you consider "pee" and "wee" to be equal in terms of childishness or politeness? Where in the British Isles are you from? Quote Link to comment
OmoL 103 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I have said both before, but typically I would avoid directly saying either of them unless talking about it with someone I know is into omo. From south east England originally if that helps :) Quote Link to comment
Guest Omo-Omega Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I see 'wee' as more childish, and would only say it if I had to be child-friendly. I normally alternate between 'pee' and 'piss', depending on who I'm with or where I am. I'm from London originally. Quote Link to comment
Mbgpeelover 8,720 Posted April 15, 2019 ✨ Legendary Member Share Posted April 15, 2019 Scotland and would never use wee in public. It means small here anyway lol Despguy123 1 Quote Link to comment
Despguy123 2,699 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I alternate between pee, wee, piss, toilet, loo, bathroom and gents depending on who I'm speaking to. I see wee as more childish whereas in a formal situation like at work I'd probably say something like 'could you point me in the direction of the toilets' or 'I could do with nipping to the gents'. I've heard loads of other more inventive words though like widdle, wazz, tinkle, slash, Jimmy Riddle, Wazz Waddington, sprinkle, bogs (heard that a lot in school to refer to the toilets like 'i' m dying to go the bogs' ). I'm originally from Northern England. Mbgpeelover 1 Quote Link to comment
RagingPython 241 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 On 4/14/2019 at 3:07 AM, Ollivander said: Questions for users in Ireland and the UK: Do you say "pee," "wee," both (interchangeably), both (depending on context), or neither? Do you consider "pee" and "wee" to be equal in terms of childishness or politeness? Where in the British Isles are you from? Oh man, I grew up in Britain, (South East of London) and I was taught that the correct word was “wee”. But then I get onto the internet, and start meeting more people, and by the time I was 10, basically everyone was using the word “pee”. I thought I was mad and had been using the wrong word all my life! I started using “pee” more often as that’s what everyone else does, but I still use “wee” mentally and to people I know irl. I think in my stories I use “pee” but I don’t really think about it. Quote Link to comment
Racehorse 84 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I'm UK to. I agree that "wee" tends to be a slightly childish term but adult women do use it quite a bit too. Nothing better that hearing a well spoken lady declare that she's dying for a wee. Some other less common British expressions I've encountered include; go for a burst, aim Arnold at the Armitage Shanks, direct Dave at the Royal Dalton, syphon the python. I'm sure there are more. Quote Link to comment
Ell19 231 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I'm from Northern England. I'm used to wee being seen as very quaint and a bit silly. It's generally what you'd say around young children and what they're encouraged to say. Then I'd say most adults say pee. Piss is seen as somewhat vulgar. I can't believe no one has mentioned the phrase "water my horse" yet but I've only heard that said in a strong accent so it sounds more like "watta me orse". I think the usual and universally appropriate way to announce why you're getting up and leaving is to say you're "going to the toilet" or when in someone else's home "may I use your toilet" although I have had people laugh at me for asking that as if they'd ever say no. But it seems polite to ask before walking off into a room of someone else's house that you haven't been invited into. Quote Link to comment
Despguy123 2,699 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 39 minutes ago, Ell19 said: I can't believe no one has mentioned the phrase "water my horse" yet but I've only heard that said in a strong accent so it sounds more like "watta me orse". Don’t think I’ve heard that one, though I’ve heard some funny euphemisms like ‘drain the snake’, ‘water the flowerbeds’ (or plants), even ‘point Percy at the porcelain’. 43 minutes ago, Ell19 said: I think the usual and universally appropriate way to announce why you're getting up and leaving is to say you're "going to the toilet" or when in someone else's home "may I use your toilet" although I have had people laugh at me for asking that as if they'd ever say no. But it seems polite to ask before walking off into a room of someone else's house that you haven't been invited into. Whenever someone asks me that I always say no, partly as a joke but also to see their reaction! Quote Link to comment
BladderLad 1,466 Posted April 17, 2019 ✨ Legendary Member Share Posted April 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, Despguy123 said: Don’t think I’ve heard that one, though I’ve heard some funny euphemisms like ‘drain the snake’, ‘water the flowerbeds’ (or plants), even ‘point Percy at the porcelain’. Whenever someone asks me that I always say no, partly as a joke but also to see their reaction! Lol me to!! Quote Link to comment
homeanddry 307 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Personally I've always found "pee" and "wee" pretty interchangable, the latter maybe slightly more informal and also more common. "Piss" is maybe more of a male thing, again informal. As for the facility itself, "toilet" and "loo" seem pretty interchangable and reasonably formal; "bog", "outhouse" (if it's outside, which it was in my previous job), "shithouse" and "office" are other less formal ones that I've heard. 2 hours ago, Ell19 said: I can't believe no one has mentioned the phrase "water my horse" yet but I've only heard that said in a strong accent so it sounds more like "watta me orse". I think the usual and universally appropriate way to announce why you're getting up and leaving is to say you're "going to the toilet" or when in someone else's home "may I use your toilet" although I have had people laugh at me for asking that as if they'd ever say no. But it seems polite to ask before walking off into a room of someone else's house that you haven't been invited into. You must be from further north than me - I've never heard that one! I can just imagine it being said though. I've heard "turn my bike around" a lot, both at home (in the north, but only just) and - less so - here (more towards the middle). A slightly more cryptic development on that is "bicycular rotation". That'd take some working out, I'm sure! I suppose "may I use your toilet?" can be as much a hint that you'd quite like to be told where it is, as much as it's a question in its own right! Quote Link to comment
Guest Omo-Omega Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Ell19 said: when in someone else's home "may I use your toilet" although I have had people laugh at me for asking that as if they'd ever say no. For that exact reason, I'm usually more likely to ask "where did you say the toilet is again?" (even if they've never told me, I just speak like that I guess) or if I'm definitely sure on where it is, I'll probably just stand up and say "I'm just going to the toilet quickly" as I leave. I'm sure they'd rather that than me wetting myself all over their nice carpet! Quote Link to comment
OPencil 58 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Would use pee but I wish we stuck with wee more, tbh. Quote Link to comment
Ashi 830 Posted April 18, 2019 🌟 OmoOrg VIP Share Posted April 18, 2019 Lancs, UK here. I prefer piss for general terms, but tend to use loo/pee whilst I'm at work. "Nipping to the loo, won't be long". Wee - I'm similar as most, find it a more childish thing to say. Might use it if I'm in a 'sub' state of mind though. I love the word tinkle, I rarely hear that being used, though again I think it's something you'd use to address a younger audience and/or directed towards a sub. Max Capacity 1 Quote Link to comment
Ajax7408 341 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Ashi said: Lancs, UK here. I prefer piss for general terms, but tend to use loo/pee whilst I'm at work. "Nipping to the loo, won't be long". Wee - I'm similar as most, find it a more childish thing to say. Might use it if I'm in a 'sub' state of mind though. I love the word tinkle, I rarely hear that being used, though again I think it's something you'd use to address a younger audience and/or directed towards a sub. When British girls use the words "Wee" and "Nappy" in the same sentence it really turns me on. Ashi 1 Quote Link to comment
Despguy123 2,699 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Syphon the python is another one I quite like. Quote Link to comment
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