Dhoby dust

A naval slang term for washing powder. Or used to confuse some average idiot into believing your talking about drugs.

Go snif some dhoby dust buddy

by King Coil of the Mountain Hale May 31, 2010

Dhobi Dust

laundry detergent; washing powder

Dhobi Dust is a term used by British sodiers stationed in India.

by talk2me-JCH2 July 27, 2022

dhobi dust

British Army term for washing powder

Scouse: Hey Geordie, I'm putting a wash on, got any spare dhobi dust?

Geordie: Yeah, in the box by the sink.

Scouse: Oh no, thats not biological!

Geordie: Shut up you poof!

by chindelly April 14, 2010