Background for loo

loo

/luː/ /lu/

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verb

(used with at, upon or infinitive) To urge on with cries of loo or by other shouting or outcry.

Examples :

"The crowd began to loo the runners on, shouting encouragement as they approached the final stretch. "

communication language action sound

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interjection

A cry to urge on hunting dogs.

Examples :

""Loo, get after that rabbit!" he shouted, encouraging his beagles during the hunt. "

animal sound sport action exclamation

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noun

A meaningless chant or refrain.

Examples :

"The kids chanted a silly loo during the school play, but it didn't add anything to the performance. "

language literature music word

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noun

A trick-taking card game popular in 17th-century England, where each player is dealt three or five cards.

Examples :

"During the rainy afternoon, the family decided to play a round of loo with their antique cards. "

game entertainment history

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noun

The penalty paid to the pool in lanterloo for breaking certain rules or failing to take a trick.

Examples :

"Because she failed to take a single trick in that round of lanterloo, Sarah had to pay a hefty loo to the pool. "

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noun

An act that prompts such a penalty.

Examples :

"My friend got a detention; his act was a real loo. "

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noun

A game of lanterloo.

Examples :

"My grandfather used to play loo with his friends after supper. "

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noun

Any group of people.

Examples :

"The loo of parents gathered at the school meeting were all concerned about the budget cuts. "

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verb

To beat in the card game lanterloo.

Examples :

"After a disastrous hand, Sarah knew she was about to be looed in the last round of Lanterloo. "

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verb

To pay a penalty to the pool for breaking certain rules or failing to take a trick in lanterloo.

Examples :

"Since they failed to win a single trick in the final round of Lanterloo, they had to loo the pool with five chips each. "

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verb

To pay any penalty to any community.

Examples :

"Because he broke the village well, the farmer had to loo the community by helping to rebuild it. "

guilt law moral value

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noun

A half-mask, particularly those velvet half-masks fashionable in the 17th century as a means of protecting women's complexion from the sun.

Examples :

"At the outdoor market, Lady Beatrice, concerned about the sun, donned a black velvet loo to shield her delicate skin. "

appearance style wear culture

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noun

A hot dust-bearing wind found in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and the Punjab.

Examples :

""During the summer months in northern India, the fierce loo made it unbearable to be outside without protection." "

weather geography environment nature

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noun

A lavatory: a room used for urination and defecation.

Examples :

""Excuse me, where is the loo?" "

utility building place

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noun

A toilet: a fixture used for urination and defecation.

Examples :

""Excuse me, I need to use the loo." "

utility building

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noun

Examples :

"The platoon reported to the loo after the captain's orders. "

military person