Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dunny

noun
/’dʌni/
Definition
A slang term for an outdoor toilet, particularly in Australian and New Zealand English.
Examples
  • After a long hike, finding a clean dunny was a relief.
  • In the countryside, many homes have a dunny instead of an indoor bathroom.
Meaning
Dunny refers to a toilet, especially one that is outside the main house, commonly used in rural or less modernized settings.
Synonyms
  • toilet
  • outhouse
  • privy