# Percy

/ˈpɝsi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/percy
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a slang name for a penis. It is a very informal and slightly funny way to talk about the male body part.

For teachers: a colloquial and often humorous euphemism for the penis. Primarily used in British English and military slang contexts.

## Examples

- He made a crude joke about his percy.
- The soldiers used various nicknames like 'percy' to add humor to their conversations in the barracks.
- While the term 'percy' might appear in older British comedies as a lighthearted euphemism, it remains a vulgarism that is inappropriate for any professional or formal setting.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the phrase 'point percy at the porcelain' to mean urinating.

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