noun
General Slang
dunny
DUN-ee · noun · slang
Toilet, especially an outdoor one.
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Definitions
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A toilet, traditionally an outdoor privy or outhouse.
“The dunny's out the back, mate.”
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dunny In A Sentence
The dunny's out the back, mate.
Origin & Usage
From British dialect 'dunnekin' (dung + ken, a privy).
Variants
dunnie
People Also Ask
What does dunny mean in Australian slang?
A dunny is a toilet, traditionally an outdoor privy or outhouse, though it's now used for any toilet.
Where does the word dunny come from?
It comes from the old British dialect word 'dunnekin', combining 'dung' and 'ken' (a house or shelter).
What is 'all alone like a country dunny'?
It's a classic Aussie expression meaning completely isolated, referencing the old outdoor toilets that stood by themselves in the backyard.
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