potty

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noun

pot·​ty ˈpä-tē How to pronounce potty (audio)
plural potties
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a
: a small chair that has an open seat with a receptacle underneath and that is used for toilet training
b
: a small child's pot for urination or defecation
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potty

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adjective

pottier; pottiest
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British : trivial, insignificant
2
chiefly British : slightly eccentric
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Examples of potty in a Sentence

Noun the little girl announced loudly that she needed to go to the potty Adjective I think he's gone a little potty. All this noise is driving me potty! She's just potty about this new dance class.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
If your child is scared to potty train, talk to them about why. Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024 One of our writers has this dog bed and it’s lasted a full year of road trips, potty accidents, and lots of washing with no obvious signs of wear. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024 Her studies have focused on potty parity – the idea that men and women should have equal speed of access to restrooms. Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024 City leaders quickly canceled their potty party, and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California took back the funds. Heather Knight, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2024 Additional Features: Aside from the qualities listed above, the key to a successful potty watch may rest in its presentation. Casey Clark, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024 Trotter did a Google search to find a potty trainer in her area. Francyne Zeltser, Parents, 29 Oct. 2023 This app will find you the nearest toilet, and some potties even have reviews. Courtenay Rudzinski, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2023 The patience and consistency needed to effectively potty train are often overshadowed by the realities of modern life. Francyne Zeltser, Parents, 29 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably from pot entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Adjective

circa 1860, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of potty was circa 1860

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Cite this Entry

“Potty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potty. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

potty

noun
pot·​ty
ˈpät-ē
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