dunny

[ duhn-ee ]

/ ˈdʌn i /

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noun, plural dun·nies.Australian Slang.

an outside privy; outhouse.

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Origin of dunny

1780–90; shortening of earlier dial. and criminal argot dunnekin outhouse, of obscure origin

Words nearby dunny

Dunning-Kruger effect, dunnite, dunno, dunnock, Dunnville, dunny, Dunois, Dunoon, Dunsany, Dunsinane, Duns Scotus

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How to use dunny in a sentence

In the rude language of the place she tells me that there is “Krabss al ad an dunny.”
Us and the Bottleman|Edith Ballinger Price
"You don't really mean that, Dunny," I said firmly, continuing my dinner.
The Firefly Of France|Marion Polk Angellotti
Dunny lowered his accusing finger and tapped it on the cloth.
The Firefly Of France|Marion Polk Angellotti
Dunny accompanied me in the taxicab, but was less talkative than usual.
The Firefly Of France|Marion Polk Angellotti

Dunny was right, however; the conversation had exhausted me.
The Firefly Of France|Marion Polk Angellotti

British Dictionary definitions for dunny

dunny

/ (ˈdʌnɪ) /

noun plural -nies

Scot dialect a cellar or basement

dialect another word for dunnakin

Australian and NZ informal

an outside lavatory
(as modifier)a dunny roll; a dunny seat

Word Origin for dunny

C20: of obscure origin; but see dunnakin

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