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dunny

[ duhn-ee ]

noun

, Australian Slang.
, plural dun·nies.
  1. an outside privy; outhouse.


dunny

/ ˈdʌnɪ /

noun

  1. dialect.
    a cellar or basement
  2. dialect.
    another word for dunnakin
  3. informal.
    1. an outside lavatory
    2. ( as modifier )

      a dunny roll

      a dunny seat

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dunny1

1780–90; shortening of earlier dial. and criminal argot dunnekin outhouse, of obscure origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dunny1

C20: of obscure origin; but see dunnakin
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Example Sentences

In the rude language of the place she tells me that there is “Krabss al ad an dunny.”

"You don't really mean that, Dunny," I said firmly, continuing my dinner.

Dunny lowered his accusing finger and tapped it on the cloth.

Dunny accompanied me in the taxicab, but was less talkative than usual.

Dunny was right, however; the conversation had exhausted me.

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