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Word

pooh

Phoneticspooh

US/ˈpu/

UK/pˈuː/

Definition

n. a childish or polite word for solid waste from the body. You might also use it when talking to pets or small children.

n. excrement or faeces. Often used in child-directed speech or as a mild euphemism in informal contexts.

Examples

“The toddler told his mother he needed to do a pooh.”

“Dog owners are required by law to pick up their pet's pooh when walking in the public park.”

Examples

simple

“The toddler told his mother he needed to do a pooh.”

contextual

“Dog owners are required by law to pick up their pet's pooh when walking in the public park.”

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