Dunny / Loo

Australian Slang

Definition

Australian slang for the toilet/bathroom; “dunny” often implies an outdoor or basic toilet (outhouse), while “loo” is a general informal term.

Examples

"Excuse me, where’s the loo? I just got off a long flight."

"The shack only has a dunny out the back, so take a torch after dark."

"Nan still calls the old outhouse the dunny, but in town we usually say the loo."