dunny

1 of 3

adjective (1)

obsolete

dunny

2 of 3

adjective (2)

dun·​ny
ˈdəni,
ˈdu̇ni
dialectal, British
: slow to perceive : dull

dunny

3 of 3

noun

dun·​ny
ˈdənē,
-ni
plural -es
Australia
: toilet
especially : one outdoors : privy

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

dun entry 1 + -y

Adjective (2)

origin unknown

Noun

alteration of British argot dunnekin, of unknown origin

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“Dunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dunny. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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