dunny
[ duhn-ee ]
/ ˈdʌn i /
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noun, plural dun·nies.Australian Slang.
an outside privy; outhouse.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT 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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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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