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honey bucket

American  
[huhn-ee buhk-it] / ˈhʌn i ˌbʌk ɪt /

noun

Facetious Slang.
  1. a container for excrement, as in an outdoor toilet.


Etymology

Origin of honey bucket

First recorded in 1930–35

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“I’m glad I don’t have to smell the honey bucket no more,” she said.

From Seattle Times Sep. 8, 2023

They’re checking honey bucket bins — large steel containers where residents dump their waste at neighborhood collection points.

From Seattle Times Sep. 8, 2023

But for her and many other tribal members, it was saying goodbye to the honey bucket that had the biggest impact: “I’m really happy I got that throne.”

From Seattle Times Sep. 8, 2023

There is a honey bucket here, but for proper indoor plumbing, use the bathroom at the base before heading up to the yurt.

From Seattle Times Aug. 3, 2023

Fella comes by every Wednesday and Saturday with a honey bucket.

From Thin Edge by Randall Garrett

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