👉 Potsy is a common slang term used in the United States and Canada, often referring to a person who has done something illegal or immoral. It's also sometimes used as an alternative name for someone who has committed suicide. The term comes from the phrase "pots" which means "to kill," and "sympathy" which is a word that can be used in various ways depending on context, but generally refers to feeling sorry for someone else or being sympathetic towards them.