Home›Browse›P›privyprivyOur editors are putting together more complete content — check back in about 20 minutesprivyadjective · 1noun · 1privy — adjectiveadjective1. being informed about something secret or private1.adjectiveDefinitionbeing informed about something secret or privateExampleOnly a few people were privy to the details of the plan.privy — nounnoun1 sense1. a small outdoor toilet1.nounDefinitiona small outdoor toiletExampleThe old house still has a privy in the backyard.