dunny

[ duhn-ee ]

noun

, Australian Slang.

, plural dun·nies.

1. an outside privy; outhouse.

dunny

/ ˈdʌnɪ /

noun

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

      a dunny roll

      a dunny seat

Word History and Origins

Origin of dunny¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dunny¹

C20: of obscure origin; but see dunnakin

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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