Siphon the python
Meaning: To urinate (male, crude Australian)
An elaborate Australian male expression for urinating. 'Python' is slang for penis, and 'siphon' describes the action.
Examples
- Off to siphon the python. 去上厕所了Voy a echar una meadaトイレに行ってくる화장실 다녀올게.
- Just siphoning the python—won't be long. 在上厕所,马上好Estoy meando, no tardoトイレ中、すぐ終わる화장실 중이야, 금방 끝나.
- Gotta siphon the python before we leave. 走之前得去上个厕所Tengo que mear antes de irnos出発前にトイレ行かないと출발하기 전에 화장실 가야 해.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: friends, male-only
Tone: crude, humorous, Australian
✓ Do Say
- Close male friends only只在亲密的男性朋友之间Solo entre amigos cercanos varones親しい男友達の間でのみ친한 남자 친구들 사이에서만
✗ Don't Say
- Very crude非常粗俗Muy vulgar非常に下品매우 저속한 표현
- Not for mixed company不适合男女混合的场合No para compañía mixta男女混合の場では使わない남녀 혼석에서는 부적절
Common Mistakes
- Using outside Australian male contexts
Origin & History
Australian slang combining 'siphon' (to draw off liquid) with 'python' as a euphemism for penis. Part of the Australian tradition of elaborate, humorous slang.
Etymology: Australian metaphor: siphon + python (penis)
First recorded: 20th century Australian
Cultural Context
Era: 20th century onwards
Generation: All generations
Social background: Working class, blokey
Pop culture: Australian comedy
Regional notes: Distinctly Australian expression.
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