dunny

Meanings

• noun

  A slang term for a toilet, especially a portable one.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dunny
bunny , funny , sunny

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Variants

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dun , dunned , dunning , duns

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'dun' meaning fort or stronghold, and 'dunan' meaning dwelling or fortified place. Over time, it came to be used as a term for an outhouse or privy.

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Trivia

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1. In some parts of Australia, it is considered good luck to knock on a 'dunny' door before using it.

2. The term 'dunny' is not limited to English-speaking countries. It has been adopted in other languages, such as Dutch ('donny'), German ('Dusche'), and Swedish ('duscherum').

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Related Concepts

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1. Privy: An outhouse or toilet, especially an old-fashioned one with a seat over a pit or cesspool.

2. Portable toilet: A toilet that can be transported and used in various locations, often in remote areas or at events where permanent facilities are not available.

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Culture

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In Australian and New Zealand English, 'dunny' is a common term used to refer to a toilet, especially a portable one. It has been used in various forms of literature, such as poems and songs, to describe the experience of using a portable toilet in rural or camping settings.

How to Memorize "dunny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, portable structure that is used as a toilet. Visualize the shape, size, and color of the 'dunny'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dunny' with the idea of a toilet, especially a portable one. Think about the contexts in which you have heard or used the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'dunny' with the word 'toilet' or 'privy'. For example, you could remember that 'Dunny' stands for 'Durable, Unique, Not-so-Yummy' Toilet.

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