number two
noun
plural number twos
informal
: solid waste from the body : feces
—used euphemistically
So, why is the brand new pool off limits on such a busy day? Mia Venesky, 9, volunteered to explain the delicate dilemma. She said, "The pool is closed because someone went number two in the pool."—
Suzanne Goldklang
Suzanne GoldklangOnce a dog who has parvovirus goes number two on the ground, the disease stays there for about six years, according to Dr. Payne.—Kaylee Olivas
compare number one sense 2
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Additionally, slot number two (the left-side bay closer to the front of the laptop) supports DisplayPort 1.4, whereas the others support 2.0.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Can’t argue with him there — the Flyers’ goaltending this year has definitely been number two.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Cindy Kaia Outfit #2 Things get a bit fancier for look number two.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Door number two is deal with it in a separate piece of legislation.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Can’t argue with him there — the Flyers’ goaltending this year has definitely been number two.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Cindy Kaia Outfit #2 Things get a bit fancier for look number two.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
Door number two is deal with it in a separate piece of legislation.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for number two
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“Number two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/number%20two. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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