Noun
the little girl announced loudly that she needed to go to the pottyAdjective
I think he's gone a little potty.
All this noise is driving me potty!
She's just potty about this new dance class.
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Noun
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 Who else could plow her way through 100-plus miles of open ocean over 50-plus hours straight, with no direct human contact, no boat breaks, no potty breaks, no shark cages and no inflatable donuts?—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023 Students must be at least three years old and potty trained.—Pioneer Press Staff, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2023 Here are some resources for potty training and restroom independence:
Play a potty song.—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2023 First, Wong constructed the cradle, which allowed Cody to rest propped up during potty breaks without being held by someone.—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
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