potty

1 of 2

noun

pot·​ty ˈpä-tē 

plural potties

1

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

2

: toilet, bathroom

potty

2 of 2

adjective

ˈpä-tē 

pottier; pottiest

1

British : trivial, insignificant

2

chiefly British : slightly eccentric

3

: snobbish

Synonyms of potty

Noun

• bathroom
• restroom
• toilet

Adjective

• aristocratic
• arrogant
• snotty

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

Registration is open for all kids in the community aged 4 (potty trained) to sixth grade, offering a creative experience consisting of arts, crafts, music, science, cooking, dancing and much more for all attendees. —Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 14 May 2026

In her standup, Sherman intercuts the shocking potty humor with more serious topics, like attending therapy three times a week, her Jewish identity and her progressive politics. —Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026

The lot currently offers port-a-potties with hand-washing stations; residents do not have access to running water. —Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026

And guests don’t have to use porta potties. —Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026

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

Phrases Containing potty

• go potty
• potty-chair
• potty-mouthed
• potty-trained
• potty training
• the potty

Rhymes for potty

• dotty
• doughty
• draughty
• haughty
• knotty
• naughty
• scottie
• spotty
• strati
• zloty
• basmati
• bharati

Kids Definition

potty

noun

pot·​ty

ˈpät-ē

: toilet sense 2b, bathroom