dunny man

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone employed to empty the cesspit from a basic toilet which is not attached to a…

    Someone employed to empty the cesspit from a basic toilet which is not attached to a plumbing system.

    • Luckily the dunny man was a model of probity. Never putting a foot wrong, he carried out his Sisyphean task in loyal silence.
    • He played cards with me and listened to me talk about Leah Goldstein until the passing dunnyman announced the coming dawn.

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