poop

noun (1)

\ ˈpüp

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Definition of poop

(Entry 1 of 6)

1 obsolete : stern

2 : an enclosed superstructure at the stern of a ship above the main deck

poop

verb (1)

pooped; pooping; poops

Definition of poop (Entry 2 of 6)

transitive verb

1 : to break over the stern of

2 : to ship (a sea or wave) over the stern

poop

verb (2)

pooped; pooping; poops

Definition of poop (Entry 3 of 6)

intransitive verb

informal

: defecate So while my wife's horse trotted briskly off into the scenery, looking for low branches to run under, my horse just stood there, eating and pooping …— Dave Barry

poop

noun (2)

Definition of poop (Entry 4 of 6)

informal

1 : feces : excrement As a brand-new father, a new substance plays a big role in my life: poop.— Scott Kramer As the years go by, there's trouble in paradise, and it isn't just the ubiquitous goose poop.— Katherine Lanpher

2 : the act of defecating I have a complaint against dog owners that take their dogs for a walk but do not take a bag, then let their dog stop by people's mailboxes and take a poop.— Billie Johnston

poop

verb (3)

pooped; pooping; poops

Definition of poop (Entry 5 of 6)

transitive verb

slang : to put out of breath also : to tire out

intransitive verb

slang : to become exhausted poop out

poop

noun (3)

Definition of poop (Entry 6 of 6)

slang

: information, scoop

First Known Use of poop

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

circa 1903, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (3)

1927, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun (3)

circa 1940, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for poop

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French pope, from Latin puppis

Verb (2)

earlier, to break wind, from Middle English poupen to make a gulping sound, of imitative origin

Verb (3)

origin unknown

Noun (3)

perhaps from poop entry 4

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