privy
privy /ˈprɪvi/
adjective
-
(followed by 'to') informed about something secret or not generally known
(
privy
)
(followed by 'to') informed about something secret or not generally known
Privy to the details of the conspiracy
privy to the details of the conspiracy
-
Hidden from general view or use
(
privy
, secret
, secluded
)
hidden from general view or use
A privy place to rest and think
a privy place to rest and think
A secluded romantic spot
a secluded romantic spot
A secret garden
a secret garden
noun
-
()
A small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
(
earth-closet
, jakes
, outhouse
, privy
)
a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
-
()
A room or building equipped with one or more toilets
(
bathroom
, can
[Informal, N. American] , lav
[Informal] , john
[Informal] , lavatory
, privy
, toilet
)
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
I needed to use the toilet, so I asked the shopping centre staff for directions.
I needed to use the toilet, so I asked the shopping centre staff for directions.