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
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 Strategies to Stop a Dog from Eating Poop Supervising Your Dog During Potty Breaks One effective strategy to prevent a dog from eating poop is to supervise them closely during their potty breaks. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 July 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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

potty

noun
pot·​ty
ˈpät-ē
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