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
Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2025
To repeat ourselves, New York City has long been pitiful in the public potty department.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
While some tournaments offer ensuite options for VIP attendees, porta potties are the norm for most patrons.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
The city's goal is to stand up six public potties, but that will depend on funding.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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
To repeat ourselves, New York City has long been pitiful in the public potty department.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
While some tournaments offer ensuite options for VIP attendees, porta potties are the norm for most patrons.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
The city's goal is to stand up six public potties, but that will depend on funding.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 12 Mar. 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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There is something dangerously, provocatively arrogant about his glorified gang leader looks.—
Timothy Crouse,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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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
Noun
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The pavilion already has restrooms, and a room for a warming center to serve parents is already there.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Ultimately, the commission hopes the mayor will rethink removing the fire rings and closing restrooms and take those plans out of the budget.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 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
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Other optional add-ons more permanent off-grid dwellers may want installed include the indoor/outdoor shower with furnace/water heater combo, a portable toilet and a 12-V air conditioner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
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From there, the group flooded inside the jail cell, then separated the toilet from the wall and made their escape through the resulting hole.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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“Potty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potty. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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