Poop
/puːp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
Excrement, especially of children.
My toddler still needs help cleaning up after he poops.
A common informal term for feces.
The dog left a pile of poop in the yard.
verb
To defecate.
The baby is pooping in her diaper.
To make a sound similar to a small explosion, especially when describing a balloon or similar object bursting.
When the balloon popped, it made a loud poop sound.
Etymology
Derived from the early 20th century children's language; related to the word 'papa' or 'paddle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
poop deck
The upper deck of a ship, especially towards the stern.
to poop out
To become exhausted or to fail to function.
in the poop
In a difficult or problematic situation.
Related Words
excrement
Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
defecate
To discharge feces from the body.
bowel
The part of the alimentary canal below the stomach.
Slang Meanings
To leave one's waste.
The kids took the dog out to poop.
To deceive or mislead someone.
Don't try to poop me with lies.