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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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 training isn’t easy and it can vary a lot from child to child.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024
She also recommended using a Squatty Potty or other toilet stool to improve your posture on the toilet.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2023
Potty humor is also in the mix, courtesy of Spike the dog.
From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 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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