as in aristocratic
being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior
a ridiculous woman with pretentious airs and potty pronunciations for everyday words
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as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
the little girl announced loudly that she needed to go to the potty
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Recent Examples of potty
Jordan Greene, People.com, 6 May 2025
The study suggested that the best potty line, so to speak, is pooping once to twice a day because that frequency was associated with lab test results that in turn are associated with better long-term health outcomes.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
For one, production costs — porta potties, police, equipment and power to run it, food, merch, insurance premiums, etc. — keep rising, as does artist pay.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
This smart guy is fully potty trained, knows which toys are his, and is a pro at free-roaming — no kennel needed.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The rest of the day is spent mostly sleeping, going outside to potty, laying in the sun and napping some more.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 6 May 2025
The study suggested that the best potty line, so to speak, is pooping once to twice a day because that frequency was associated with lab test results that in turn are associated with better long-term health outcomes.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
For one, production costs — porta potties, police, equipment and power to run it, food, merch, insurance premiums, etc. — keep rising, as does artist pay.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
This smart guy is fully potty trained, knows which toys are his, and is a pro at free-roaming — no kennel needed.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potty
Adjective
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Period dramas like Bridgerton, The Gilded Age, and Downton Abbey have fueled a global obsession with aristocratic living—but the real stars of these shows may be the homes themselves.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The Odeon was built in the 2nd Century for musical events and meetings of the aristocratic council.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The 17 rooms were arranged around a large central air shaft with just a couple of bathrooms down the hall for everybody.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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Decades ago architects put bedroom closets on the other side of bathrooms.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The exiled poet was criticized for his arrogant attempts to influence British and American foreign policy.—
Graham Robb,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2025
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There is something dangerously, provocatively arrogant about his glorified gang leader looks.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The council restored all recreation center hours, restored full Monday hours at 16 of the city’s 37 branch libraries and reversed plans to remove beach fire rings and close many public restrooms in beaches and parks.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The Agate Beach State Recreation Site offers amenities such as restrooms, beach access and is a day-use park open year-round.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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On the other side of the water, she’s met by Oliver (Charlie Anson), the slightly snotty son of the elderly couple who run the residency.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Blanchett is apologetic and melancholy as Cate, and wonderfully snotty as Shelly, critiquing the privilege and luxury that the actress knows that famous people like her take for granted.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both the campgrounds have flush toilets and running water, but neither has showers.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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Able to clean more than just your backside, this multi-tasker can also spray down the toilet bowl and rinse off cloth diapers.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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“Potty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potty. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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