go potty

The phrase "go potty" is commonly used in the context of young children learning to use the toilet and also has a British slang meaning related to irrational behavior.

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Definition

A2Childcare

(informal, childish)To use the toilet, especially when referring to young children.

Example

  • Mommy, I need to go potty!
  • During potty training, parents often remind their toddlers to go potty regularly.

B2British English

(slang)To become irrational or crazy.

Example

  • She went potty when she found out she had won the lottery.
  • Don't go potty over a little mistake; it's not the end of the world.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go potty":

potty dancepotty traineduse the toiletpotty stoolpotty mouthtake a shitgo down the toiletunpotty trainingtoilet trainingpoop outhold one's peepit outgo to potgo walkiespop a squat