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turd


turd

noun \ˈtərd\

Definition of TURD

1
sometimes vulgar : a piece of fecal matter
2
usually vulgar : a contemptible person

Examples of TURD

  1. He's an obnoxious little turd.

Origin of TURD

Middle English tord, turd, from Old English tord; akin to Middle Dutch tort dung and probably to Old English teran to tear — more at tear
First Known Use: before 12th century

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