potty

[ˈpɒti]

potty Definition

• 1. a bowl-shaped container with a handle and a lid, used for young children's urine and feces
• 2. slightly crazy or silly

Using potty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "potty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She is still learning to use the potty.

• Example

  He made a potty joke during the meeting.

• Example

  The idea of a talking dog is just potty.

potty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for potty

• toilet
• crazy
• silly
• eccentric
• commode
• chamber pot

Phrases with potty

• go potty

  to urinate or defecate, especially when training a young child or pet

  Example

  He needs to go potty before we leave the house.

• potty mouth

  a person who frequently uses vulgar or obscene language

  Example

  Her son has a bit of a potty mouth and needs to learn to watch his language.

• potty training

  the process of teaching a young child to use a potty instead of diapers

  Example

  We started potty training our daughter when she turned two years old.

Origins of potty

from 'pot' + '-y'

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Summary: potty in Brief

The term 'potty' [ˈpɒti] refers to a bowl-shaped container used for young children's urine and feces, as well as meaning slightly crazy or silly. It is often used in phrases like 'go potty,' referring to urination or defecation, and 'potty training,' the process of teaching a young child to use a potty instead of diapers. The term can also be used to describe a person who frequently uses vulgar or obscene language.