poop
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To defecate in or on something.
Pronunciation
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poopIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpup
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
informaltransitive
To defecate in or on something.
transitive
To break seawater with the poop (stern) of a vessel, especially the poop deck.
transitive
To break over the stern of (a vessel).
reflexivewith out
To become tired and exhausted.
transitive
To tire, exhaust.
noun
A set of data or general information, written or spoken, usually concerning machinery or a process.
Alternative letter-case form of poop ("video mashup").
informal
A stupid foolish person
informal
A stupid or ineffectual person.
The sound of a steam engine's whistle, typically low-pitched.
informal
An act of defecation.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To defecate in or on something.
Used this way, poop is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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