as in aristocratic
being or characteristic of a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior
a ridiculous woman with pretentious airs and potty pronunciations for everyday words
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as in bathroom
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
the little girl announced loudly that she needed to go to the potty
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Recent Examples of potty
Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Portable potties fill the gaps Both park systems turn to less-desirable portable potties to fill in gaps.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Some things that set Throne apart from a traditional public restroom or porta potty are its requirement to use a phone or pass to open, its time limit, and its tracking of bathroom usage.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 July 2025
Some even find that using the squat position, or using a squatty potty, can help reduce straining and promote defecation, said Dr. Xue.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Registration is open to all kids in the community aged 4 (potty trained) to sixth grade.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
Portable potties fill the gaps Both park systems turn to less-desirable portable potties to fill in gaps.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Some things that set Throne apart from a traditional public restroom or porta potty are its requirement to use a phone or pass to open, its time limit, and its tracking of bathroom usage.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 July 2025
Some even find that using the squat position, or using a squatty potty, can help reduce straining and promote defecation, said Dr. Xue.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potty
Adjective
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Affluent area residents and Kyoto aristocratic families supported arts following classical traditions, funding Kōetsu’s production of ceramics, calligraphy, and lacquerware.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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All of the pomp around the Open harkens back to tennis’s history as an aristocratic leisure; the first precursor to the Open, in 1881, was held on a grass court in Newport, Rhode Island, at the height of the Gilded Age.—
Alexandra Moe,
The Atlantic,
24 Aug. 2025
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First there’s the commute itself, then, dealing with lugging all of my stuff out to the sand, and the less than pleasant bathrooms… not to mention the overpriced boardwalk food.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
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Thankfully, the renowned esthetician has put all her signature facial magic into the Sculpting Wand, designed to deliver pro-level results from the comfort of your own bathroom.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But this act of arrogant bullying should also re-kindle the spirit of hope and unity that swept through this community in the aftermath of that horrible night in 2016, that still binds Orlando in its 150th anniversary year.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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Harry Potter fans might recognize Stroma for playing the arrogant Hogwarts student named Cormac McLaggen in the film franchise.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stop to use the restroom and have a drink or snack at the rest area.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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After issuing its conclusion on Thursday, the DOE gave Denver Public Schools the opportunity to revert the all-gender restrooms back to ones separated by gender or risk further enforcement actions.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What’s often forgotten about The Bad News Bears is just how wonderfully snotty, off-putting, and downright awful Walter Matthau’s collection of young misfits are.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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One of Ferrell’s biggest and best movies was this hilarious racing spoof, which followed the rise and fall and rise of a smug champion racer, his complicated friendship with best pal and fellow racer John C. Reilly, and his rivalry with an effete, snotty Frenchman played by Sacha Baron Cohen.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The emphasis on toilet humor calls to mind bawdy DreamWorks movies such as Shrek.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
27 Aug. 2025
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Conrad attempts to confront Jeremiah about this, but Jere runs to the toilet to throw up, and Conrad walks away.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Potty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potty. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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