Bathoom
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "bathoom" is a casual pronunciation of "bathroom," often heard in relaxed conversation.
Hillbilly Dude Says...
It's how we all say it in my family: 'bathoom'. Pronunciation
[BAH-thoom]
Meaning & Usage
- Restroom or toilet (noun)
Elmer:
Where’s the bathoom in this place?
Where’s the bathoom in this place?
Estel:
Down the hall, last door on the left.
Down the hall, last door on the left.variations: bath room, bath’r’m, bath’r’m
★ You’ll hear "bathoom" most in informal, friendly conversation - not so much in formal settings. ★
Origin
A shortened, blended pronunciation of "bathroom" that drops the "r" sound and softens the middle syllable. Common in Appalachian and some Southern dialects.
Notes
This pronunciation is a speech habit, not a separate word. People who say "bathoom" in conversation will usually still write "bathroom."