How do you use "Potty" in a sentence?

She's potty about cats. He's gone a bit potty in his old age. You'd have to be potty to try that.

Potty

Q: What does "Potty" mean?

Slightly crazy or obsessed British informal word for mildly mad or eccentric. 'Potty about' means obsessively enthusiastic about something. Milder than 'crazy.'

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

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Meaning: Slightly crazy or obsessed

有点疯，着迷

Un poco loco u obsesionado

ちょっと変わった、夢中になっている

약간 미친, 푹 빠진

British informal word for mildly mad or eccentric. 'Potty about' means obsessively enthusiastic about something. Milder than 'crazy.'

英式非正式用语，表示轻微的疯狂或古怪。'potty about'意味着对某事痴迷。比'crazy'程度轻。

Palabra informal británica para describir a alguien ligeramente loco o excéntrico. 'Potty about' significa estar obsesivamente entusiasmado con algo. Más suave que 'crazy'.

軽度に変わった、または風変わりなことを表すイギリスのくだけた言葉。「potty about」は何かに夢中になっていることを意味する。「crazy」よりも穏やか。

약간 엉뚱하거나 괴짜인 것을 뜻하는 영국 비격식 표현. 'potty about'은 무언가에 지나치게 열광한다는 뜻. 'crazy'보다 어감이 부드럽다.

Examples

She's potty about cats.
她对猫痴迷得不行
Está loca por los gatos
彼女は猫に夢中だ
그녀는 고양이에 푹 빠져 있어.
He's gone a bit potty in his old age.
他老了以后有点犯糊涂了
Se ha vuelto un poco chalado con los años
彼は年を取ってちょっとおかしくなった
나이가 들면서 좀 이상해졌어.
You'd have to be potty to try that.
你得有点疯才会去尝试那个
Tendrías que estar chalado para intentar eso
それをやろうとするなんてちょっと変だよ
그걸 하려고 하다니 좀 미친 거 아냐.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒti/

Usage Guide

Context: craziness, enthusiasm, eccentricity

Tone: affectionate, dismissive

✓ Do Say

He's potty
他有点疯
Está un poco chalado
彼はちょっと変わってる
그 사람 좀 별나
Potty about something
对某事着迷
Loco por algo
何かに夢中
뭔가에 푹 빠진

✗ Don't Say

Mild and usually affectionate
语气温和，通常带有亲切感
Suave y normalmente cariñoso
穏やかで、通常は愛情を込めた表現
어른에게 쓰면 유치한 표현

Common Mistakes

Confusing with potty (toilet) for children

Origin & History

British slang from the late 19th century. May derive from 'potty' (a small pot/chamber pot), implying childishness, or from the potter who goes around in circles.

Etymology: Possibly from potter (going in circles) or chamber pot

First recorded: Late 19th century British

Cultural Context

Era: Late 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages in UK

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British everyday speech

Regional notes: British primarily. Different meaning in America (toilet).

Variations

PottyPotty aboutGone potty