as in dung
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
a three-year-old who thought talking about doo-doo was the funniest thing ever
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Recent Examples of doo-doo
The soundtrack for the full-band pic features a staticky guitar line with melodic vocals that doo-doo-doo (and the studio shot sounds very similar).
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
That matters and got noted because 25 rodent doo-doo dots sat on the floor in the dry storage room and five were on a dry storage room shelf next to cleaning chemicals.
—David J. Neal
updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Baby Shark gets SeaWorld gig Baby Shark (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo) and SeaWorld parks are collaborating on multiple fronts, including a new music video and live theme park interactions in Orlando.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Where exactly are you supposed to doo-doo when exploring nature?
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Baby shark doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo In Texas, the network's Brandi Addison finds that baby bull shark numbers are increasing in Texas, including in Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
Don’t doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo too much — this is just another day for Hazel.
—Put That, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2023
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
That matters and got noted because 25 rodent doo-doo dots sat on the floor in the dry storage room and five were on a dry storage room shelf next to cleaning chemicals.
—David J. Neal
updated August 22, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Baby Shark gets SeaWorld gig Baby Shark (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo) and SeaWorld parks are collaborating on multiple fronts, including a new music video and live theme park interactions in Orlando.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Where exactly are you supposed to doo-doo when exploring nature?
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
Baby shark doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo In Texas, the network's Brandi Addison finds that baby bull shark numbers are increasing in Texas, including in Galveston Bay and Sabine Lake.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
Don’t doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo too much — this is just another day for Hazel.
—Put That, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doo-doo
Noun
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The streets are begrimed by factory smoke, fecund with horse dung and lit by lanterns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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These rodents left 15 pieces of dung on top of the dishwasher.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Mushy brown, black, or yellow leaves, soggy soil that’s smelly, and drooping all point to too much water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Select a spot that gets six to eight hours of full sun and well-draining soil.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Start by rinsing the beans under cool, running water to remove any dirt or grit.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Daily foot traffic makes wood floors prone to dirt, grime, and dust, so proper care is needed.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Doo-doo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doo-doo. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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