# Pooh

/ˈpu/ (US) · /pˈuː/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pooh
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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