Meaning of the word privy in English
What does privy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
privy
US /ˈprɪv.i/
UK /ˈprɪv.i/
Adjective
sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private)
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Only a few officials were privy to the secret negotiations.
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She was not privy to the details of the plan.
Noun
a toilet, especially one in an outhouse
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The old cabin had a small wooden privy out back.
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Before indoor plumbing, people often used a privy.