Dung

/dʌŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the excrement of animals, especially that of herbivorous mammals, used as fertilizer.

Farmers often collect cow dung to use as organic fertilizer.

fecal matter, especially that of farm animals.

The field was covered with sheep dung after the flock had grazed.

the solid waste passed by the intestines; feces.

The dog's dung was picked up to keep the park clean.

Middle English 'dunge', probably of Scandinavian origin.

full of dung

To be filled with nonsense or falseness.

not worth a dung

Of no value or importance.

dung beetle

A beetle that feeds on dung.

manure

Animal dung used for fertilizing land.

fertilizer

Substance used to enhance the growth of plants.

Something of little value or low quality.

That movie was a complete dung.

Used to express frustration, similar to 'crap'.

Oh dung, I forgot my keys!