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\ ˈtərd 
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\Definition of turd
1 sometimes vulgar : a piece of fecal matter
2 vulgar : a contemptible person
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turd
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of turd
informal + impolite
: a piece of solid waste passed out of the body
: someone who is very unpleasant and not liked
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The first known use of turd was before the 12th century
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