Meaning & Definition of Privy in English
English⟶
Privy
/prɪvi/
noun
1. A room or building equipped with one or more toilets
synonym:
- toilet,
- lavatory,
- lav,
- can,
- john,
- privy,
- bathroom
2. A small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
synonym:
- outhouse,
- privy,
- earth-closet,
- jakes
adjective
1. Hidden from general view or use
- "A privy place to rest and think"
- "A secluded romantic spot"
- "A secret garden"
synonym:
- privy,
- secluded,
- secret
2. (followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known
- "Privy to the details of the conspiracy"
synonym:
- privy(p)
Examples of using
I'm not privy to their decisions.