potty
1 Americanadjective
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Chiefly British Informal. slightly insane; eccentric.
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British. paltry; trifling; petty.
noun
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a seat of reduced size fitting over a toilet seat, for use by a small child.
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a small metal pot fitting under a potty-chair.
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Baby Talk. a toilet.
adjective
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foolish or slightly crazy
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trivial or insignificant
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very keen (about)
noun
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Etymology
Origin of potty1
First recorded in 1855–60; pot 1 + -y 1
Origin of potty2
Example Sentences
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I remember seeing a Porta Potty out front — obviously they were doing some remodeling.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
The judges have also been scathing in their criticism of the temple board for "wrongfully permitting " Mr Potty "to retain approximately 474.9g of gold" after the repairs.
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 is also in the mix, courtesy of Spike the dog.
From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2021
“Potty asked Loony to go to the party! Potty lurves Loony! Potty luuuuurves Looooooony!”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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