potty
14 synonyms for potty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small container used to help train young children to use the toilet.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A small container used to help train young children to use the toilet.
“If you just let him know you want him to go on the potty, or anything, he's miles away.”
2. adj
(informal, chiefly British) Crazy or silly.
“You must be potty to go swimming in this weather!”
How to use potty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
potty training
go potty
a bit potty
Etymology
From pot (chamber pot) plus the diminutive suffix -y.
Full origin of potty →Frequently asked questions
What does “potty” mean?
The word “potty” means a small container used to help train young children to use the toilet. In plain terms, a child's toilet-training seat, or, informally, describing someone as a bit crazy.
How do you pronounce “potty”?
“Potty” is pronounced PO-tee (/ˈpɑdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “potty” in a sentence?
Here is “potty” used in a sentence: “She's finally learned to use the potty on her own.”
What part of speech is “potty”?
Depending on how it is used, “potty” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “potty” a common word?
“Potty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “potty” have?
“Potty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small container used to help train young children to use the toilet.
