noun
General Slang
netty
· noun · geordie
Geordie for the toilet — originally the outdoor one.
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The toilet. Originally the outdoor lavatory at the bottom of a Tyneside back yard, now used for any loo. Heard in 'gannin' to the netty' — going to the toilet. One of the most recognisable Geordie words going.
“Hang on a minute, I'm just nipping to the netty.”
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netty In A Sentence
Hang on a minute, I'm just nipping to the netty.
Origin & Usage
Disputed — possibly from Italian 'gabinetti' (cabinets, toilets) via 19th-century travellers, or from English 'necessary' (a Victorian euphemism for outhouse).
Variants
nettie
People Also Ask
What does netty mean?
It's Geordie slang for the toilet, originally referring to the outdoor one.
How do you use netty in a sentence?
"Hang on, I'm just nipping to the netty."
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