plural potties
informal
1
: a pot that children use as a toilet until they are big enough to use a toilet
2
: the toilet or bathroom
—used by children or when talking to children
Mommy, I need to use the potty.
pottier; pottiest
British, informal
1
: crazy
I think he's gone a little potty.
All this noise is driving me potty!
2
: very interested in or excited about someone or something
She's just potty about this new dance class.
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“Potty.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/potty. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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