Meaning & Definition of word "Dung"
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Dung
/dʌŋ/
noun:
- 1. the excrement of animals, especially that of herbivorous mammals, used as fertilizer.
- Example: Farmers often collect cow dung to use as organic fertilizer.
- 2. fecal matter, especially that of farm animals.
- Example: The field was covered with sheep dung after the flock had grazed.
- 3. the solid waste passed by the intestines; feces.
- Example: The dog's dung was picked up to keep the park clean.
Etymology
Middle English 'dunge', probably of Scandinavian origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
manure:
Animal dung used for fertilizing land.
fertilizer:
Substance used to enhance the growth of plants.
Slang Meanings of dung
Meaning: Something of little value or low quality.
Example Sentence: That movie was a complete dung.
Meaning: Used to express frustration, similar to 'crap'.
Example Sentence: Oh dung, I forgot my keys!