potty

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noun

pot·​ty ˈpä-tē How to pronounce potty (audio)
plural potties
Synonyms of pottynext
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

potty

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adjective

pottier; pottiest
1
British : trivial, insignificant
2
chiefly British : slightly eccentric
3

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.
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Noun
Registration is open for all kids in the community aged 4 (potty trained) to sixth grade, offering a creative experience consisting of arts, crafts, music, science, cooking, dancing and much more for all attendees. Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 In her standup, Sherman intercuts the shocking potty humor with more serious topics, like attending therapy three times a week, her Jewish identity and her progressive politics. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026 The lot currently offers port-a-potties with hand-washing stations; residents do not have access to running water. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 And guests don’t have to use porta potties. Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potty

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of potty was circa 1860

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“Potty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potty. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

potty

noun
pot·​ty
ˈpät-ē
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