potty

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noun

pot·​ty ˈpä-tē 

plural potties

1

a

: a small chair that has an open seat with a receptacle underneath and that is used for toilet training

b

: a small child's pot for urination or defecation

2

: toilet, bathroom

potty

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adjective

ˈpä-tē 

pottier; pottiest

1

British : trivial, insignificant

2

chiefly British : slightly eccentric

3

: snobbish

Synonyms

Noun

• bath
• bathroom
• bog [British]
• can
• cloakroom [British]
• comfort station
• convenience [chiefly British]
• head
• john
• latrine
• lavatory
• loo [chiefly British]
• restroom
• toilet
• washroom
• water closet

Adjective

• aristocratic
• elitist
• high-hat
• persnickety
• ritzy
• snobbish
• snobby
• snooty
• snotty
• toffee-nosed [chiefly British]

Examples of potty in a Sentence

Noun

the little girl announced loudly that she needed to go to the potty

Adjective

I think he's gone a little potty.

All this noise is driving me potty!

She's just potty about this new dance class.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Dogster suggests shoveling out an area until there is grass to create a potty area, which will encourage dogs to do their business faster and spend less time outside. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024

One of the bestest boys there are, this cute little pup rides well in the car, walks beautifully on a leash, is potty trained, and loves nothing more than cuddling up in the laps of all his people friends. —Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024

In the video, a man can be seen emerging from the porta potty, which is engulfed in flames. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024

Place objects like blocks or stools, or maybe even a squatty potty, under your feet to raise your knees higher than your hips. —Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably from pot entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Adjective

circa 1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing potty

• go potty
• potty-chair
• potty-mouthed
• potty-trained
• potty training
• the potty

Kids Definition

potty

noun

pot·​ty

ˈpät-ē

: toilet sense 2b, bathroom