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potty

1 American  
[pot-ee] / ˈpɒt i /

adjective

pottier, pottiest

  1. Chiefly British Informal. slightly insane; eccentric.

  2. British. paltry; trifling; petty.

potty 2 American  
[pot-ee] / ˈpɒt i /

noun

plural

potties

  1. a seat of reduced size fitting over a toilet seat, for use by a small child.

  2. a small metal pot fitting under a potty-chair.

  3. Baby Talk. a toilet.

potty 1 British  
/ ˈpɒtɪ /

adjective

  1. foolish or slightly crazy

  2. trivial or insignificant

  3. very keen (about)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
potty 2 British  
/ ˈpɒtɪ /

noun

  1. a child's word for chamber pot

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Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of potty1

First recorded in 1855–60; pot 1 + -y 1

Origin of potty2

First recorded in 1840–50; pot 1 + -y 2

Example Sentences

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What was highly unusual was that Mr Potty was allowed to take out the idols since repair work is generally done within the temple, the court noted.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Potty parity aside, Clarke said Tuesday that women have made a difference in the legislative process.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2023

Potty humor gets a surreal twist in Tim Robinson’s antic sketch comedy show.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2021

Q: Potty training advice needed: Our son just turned 3.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2021

A swirling human figure erupted from the sand—Leo’s least favorite goddess, the Mistress of Mud, the Princess of Potty Sludge, Gaea herself.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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