dunny

1 of 3

adjective (1)

obsolete

: dunnish

dunny

2 of 3

adjective (2)

dun·​ny

ˈdəni,

ˈdu̇ni

dialectal, British

: slow to perceive : dull

dunny

3 of 3

noun

dun·​ny

ˈdənē,

-ni

plural -es

Australia

: toilet

especially : one outdoors : privy

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

dun entry 1 + -y

Adjective (2)

origin unknown

Noun

alteration of British argot dunnekin, of unknown origin

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