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Public School

Contrary to popular opinion, a public school in the UK is NOT a government funded state school, but rather an elite, fee-paying independent school - more commonly known as simply a "private school". Originally they were called "public" as they were open to anyone no matter their location, profession or denomination, they have evolved into schools generally reserved for the middle-and-upper classes, although due to most of them being registered charities (for tax benefits), they are required to admit a small number of less well-off students on bursaries and scholarships. Fees as of early 2025, including the newly introduced VAT, generally range from £8K to £14K per term for day students.

Although public schools are independent schools, not all independent schools are public schools. Public schools are usually larger, more historic, more expensive and all-round more prestigious.

Famous examples of public schools include:

Eton College
Dulwich College
Millfield School
Bedales School
Rugby School
Uppingham School

Oakham School
Fettes College
Latymer Upper School has been nominated for the "Best Public School" award by Tatler.
by thewhat2025 January 10, 2025
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public washroom

a place of extreme horror, a public washroom is only used by the most desperate among us. Public washrooms bare some of the most disgusting things that you may ever see
I used a public washroom once and saw feces scattered on the wall
by Lovethecreeper April 8, 2024
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Public order merchant

A person who uses the public order act as a threat to report you even to the police even though you've done nothing wrong.
For example a passerby thinks you swore so they threaten to call the police on you the passerby would be a public order merchant.
by BOB G 69 April 4, 2025
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Public disturbance

“Bro look at that walking public disturbance
“What?!?! That’s just Maria Tyler”
by Crackmaster007 February 7, 2024
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TRIANGLE OF PUBLIC LIFE

IF DRAWN: APEX:PUBLIC IMAGE

REMAINDER: PUBLIC HUMILIATION

DIVISION: PUBLIC LOYALTY
If you are going to FUCK HARDER as the best way as know by heart the TRIANGLE OF PUBLIC LIFE and always be aware of what events when in PUBLIC DISPLAY that are transpiring.
by HOMOSEXUAL CASTRATION August 4, 2021
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Public Place Itches

When you’ve been in a dirty public place, likely a city like Nashville on Broadway or the “L” in Chicago and you get home and have to take all your clothes off and shower but still feel itchy.
*scratches itches all over one’s torso after returning home from Broadway and bumping butts with a hundred people
“Man, I got the public place itches!!”
by CBer361 May 30, 2023
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