Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dunny

noun
/ˈdʌni/
Definition
A toilet, especially one in a rural area or outdoors.
Examples
  • After a long hike, we finally found a dunny to use.
  • The old farm had a wooden dunny behind the barn.
  • Many campers prefer using a dunny rather than a public restroom.
Meaning
In Australian English, ‘dunny’ refers to a outdoor toilet, often associated with older or traditional styles of sanitation facilities.
Synonyms
  • toilet
  • restroom
  • lavatory
  • bathroom